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This is a single center, Phase I dose finding study of a single direct tumor injection of an RGD modified conditionally replicative adenovirus (RGDCRAdcox2F) in persons with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. The study is designed to determine the MTD of RGDCRAdCOX2F that corresponds to the maximum desired toxicity of ≤ 20%.

In patients with pancreatic cancer, older age, multiple comorbidities, frailty, malnutrition and poor functional status are common, especially in individuals receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. These characteristics represent potentially modifiable risk factors for poor postoperative outcomes. The goal of this clinical randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the extent to which a four-week multimodal prehabilitation program impacts on postoperative morbidity, functional and nutritional status and health-related quality of life in patients with localized pancreatic or periampullary cancer scheduled for curative surgery. In addition, the impact of prehabilitation on circulating sarcopenia and cancer cachexia biomarkers in PDAC patients will be explored. Included patients will be randomized (ratio 1:1) and allocated either to the intervention group (Multimodal Prehabilitation), which will receive prehabilitation, or to the control group, which will receive no prehabilitation.

This study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy in patients with advanced hepatobiliary-pancreatic cancers. Autologous TILs are expanded from tumor resections or biopsies and infused i.v. into the patient after NMA lymphodepletion treatment with hydroxychloroquine(600mg,single-dose) and cyclophosphamide.

Pancreatic head cancer represents one of the most frequent malignancies with an incidence of about 13500 new cases each year. The primary objective of the study is to test whether there are bacterial species associated with increased risk of complications in patients with peri-ampullary neoplasia undergoing DCP.

To find out if the combination of BMS-986504 plus neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy and surgery (Cohort 1) or BMS-986504 plus standard of care chemotherapy (Cohorts 2 and 3) can help to control pancreatic cancer.

This study retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent tracheal intubation under general anesthesia at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2025, with a focus on issues related to postoperativelaryngopharyngeal complaints. Patients requiring otolaryngological consultation due to postoperative laryngopharyngeal complaints were identified via the case consultation system. Relevant patient data were collected through the Medison Anesthesia Information Management System and electronic medical record system, and telephone follow-up was conducted to assess patient prognosis. The primary outcome measures were the risk factors of postoperative hoarseness, while the secondary outcome measures included the incidence of postoperative hoarseness, the severity of vocal fold injury and its related risk factors. Additionally, the prognosis of patients and its related risk factors were evaluated. This study aims to reduce the incidence of perioperative laryngopharyngeal injury and provide a reference for the optimization of perioperative anesthetic regimens.

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of bosentan and how well it works when given together with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel for the treatment of pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). Bosentan may block the hormone endothelin and prevent the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving bosentan with chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) may work better in treating patients with pancreatic cancer compared to chemotherapy alone.

This is a prospective, single-arm, multicenter, phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of D-TACE-HAIC (GEMOX protocol) in combination with Envafolimab and Lenvatinib for unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) are one of the main precursor lesions of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), a lethal disease predicted to become the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Western societies within a decade. The mechanisms underlying IPMN progression are poorly understood. The goal of IPMN management is to reduce the risk of patient death due to progression to PDAC through primary and secondary prevention (namely, early diagnosis and risk-reducing surgery). High-risk IPMNs (i.e., high-grade or main duct IPMNs, which account for 57-90% of cases) are referred for surgical resection, while low-risk IPMNs (6-46%) undergo periodic follow-up aimed at monitoring the acquisition of morphological features associated with malignancy over time. However, the clinical management of IPMN remains a significant challenge because the distinction between high and low-risk progression is based on imaging and histological criteria that are not unequivocally recognized and do not take into account the underlying biology of lesions that appear similar but are associated with different clinical behaviors. Consequently, patient risk stratification is often inaccurate, leading to suboptimal treatment. Approximately 1-11% of low-risk IPMN patients assigned to clinical follow-up have developed PDAC. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to improve the understanding of the biology and malignant potential of IPMN to improve prognosis and clinical management of affected patients and guide them toward personalized therapeutic approaches. The availability of markers capable of stratifying IPMN based on their risk of progression to PDAC could enhance the current malignancy criteria assessed in clinical settings by more accurately identifying patients who strongly need surgical resection. \*\*Study Objective\*\* The aim of this study is to identify and validate biomarkers capable of distinguishing between low-risk and high-risk IPMN progression to PDAC. These biomarkers would help more accurately identify IPMN patients who could benefit from therapeutic intervention and/or surgical resection in the future. The study will include patients with IPMN followed at Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS Roma, Fondazione G. Pascale IRCCS Naples, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, and Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Messina.

The study explores the efficacy and safety of cryoablation combined with the dual-function antibody PD-1/CTLA-4 (Apalulizumab) for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer following failure of first-line AG therapy. This research aims to accumulate more clinical evidence and treatment options for second-line therapy in locally advanced pancreatic cancer following failure of first-line regimen.

This is a study to evaluate the safety and potential anti-tumor activity of an investigational agent called ARV-806 in Adults with Advanced Cancer having a specific KRAS mutation. This is an open-label study which means that participants and study staff will know that all participants will receive ARV-806. Researchers think that ARV-806 can work by breaking down a specific protein with a mutation that is present in some tumors, which might help prevent or slow tumors from growing. This will be the first time ARV-806 will be used in people. The investigational drug will be given through a vein. This is called intravenous (IV) infusion. This study will include 2 parts. In Part A (Phase 1), different small groups of participants will receive lower to higher doses of ARV-806. Adults with advanced cancers having a specific KRAS mutation will be included. In Part B (Phase 2), participants will be assigned to receive one of up to 2 dose levels decided by the information from Part A. Part B will include participants with advanced pancreatic ductal cancer having a specific KRAS mutation.

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), representing 85-95% of pancreatic cancers, is a highly lethal malignancy with a dismal 5-year survival rate below 8%. Emerging evidence highlights the critical need for non-invasive imaging biomarkers to stratify prognosis and guide therapeutic strategies. Notably, the biomechanical properties of PDAC-associated extracellular matrix (ECM), characterized by extensive interstitial fibrosis, are intrinsically linked to tumorigenesis, progression, and metastatic dissemination. Three-dimensional magnetic resonance elastography (3D-MRE), as an advanced imaging modality, enables precise quantification of tissue shear stiffness in both normal pancreatic parenchyma and neoplastic lesions. Significantly, the biomechanical heterogeneity captured by MRE holds untapped potential to serve as a prognostic biomarker for PDAC. Despite its technical merits, no studies to date have systematically explored MRE-derived imaging signatures in predicting PDAC survival outcomes or therapeutic responses, underscoring a pivotal gap in translational oncology research.

Genetic testing can alter therapy and surgical management for cancer patients and is therefore indicated as a first-line test for many newly diagnosed patients, including breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate and colon/GI patients. To reduce pressure on already constrained genetics clinics across Canada, some cancer centres are 'mainstreaming' genetic testing - whereby genetic testing is initiated and mediated by oncologists without traditional pre-test genetic counseling (GC) often using some form of paper-based patient pamphlets or videos. There is no standard, evidence-based approach to mainstreaming, leading to significant practice variation, a lack of coordinated care and ultimately, negative psychological impacts on patients. Digital solutions can address these gaps by providing a standardized, coordinated and patient-centered approach to deliver cancer genetic education. However, digital solutions for providing cancer genetics services are uncommon and clinical-effectiveness and service delivery outcomes have not been well-assessed. This study will test a digital mainstreaming platform called the Genetics Adviser for Mainstream care to assess its effectiveness in improving psychological outcomes and patient-centred care for mainstream cancer patients compared to standard of care.

This is a phase 1, non-randomized open-label, multicenter platform study designed to evaluate the tolerability and safety of AB122 in patients with malignancies specified in each cohort.

The investigators plan to initiate a prospective, multicenter, phase II study, recruiting 80 patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who have not received prior treatment. This study aims to enhance the anti-tumor immune effect through the combination of QL1706+Lenvatinib+AG regimen, thereby improving the prognosis of patients with advanced metastatic pancreatic cancer.

This is a combined prospective and retrospective observational study aiming to validate a highly sensitive and specific blood-based method for the early diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of multiple cancers. The study leverages a newly developed sequencing method to improve the detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in blood, focusing on enhancing sensitivity and specificity in clinical applications. The study targets patients with ovarian, lung, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, breast, kidney, bladder, and gastric cancer, as well as healthy controls with asymptomatic gallstones, benign polyps, or individuals undergoing routine medical screening. Blood samples will be analyzed for cell-free DNA (cfDNA), RNA, and protein profiles. A key objective is to determine how much the newly developed method increases the sensitivity and specificity of ctDNA detection, especially in early-stage cancers and minimal residual disease (MRD) after treatment. The method evaluates the variant allele frequency (VAF) of ctDNA to detect residual disease and track tumor dynamics. Serial blood sampling will be conducted before and after surgery or chemotherapy and during follow-up outpatient visits in cancer patients, while one-time sampling will be done for controls. Additionally, tissue biopsies collected during surgery will be used to analyze concordance between tumor-specific mutations and those found in ctDNA. Primary outcome measures include quantitative differences in ctDNA or RNA levels between cancer and control groups. Secondary outcomes assess the clinical correlation between changes in ctDNA VAF and patient outcomes such as recurrence and survival. Statistical tools including ROC curve analysis, Cox regression, and log-rank tests will be used to quantify performance. This study seeks to establish a clinically robust, non-invasive diagnostic tool that enables earlier detection and more precise treatment decisions, while potentially reducing physical, psychological, and socioeconomic burdens related to cancer care.

This study aims to investigate the value of 68Ga-grazytracer in predicting the efficacy of immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer.

A Phase Ia/II, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of JMT203 in Patients with Cancer Cachexia

This is a multicenter, open-label FIH, Phase 1a (dose escalation), Phase 1b (dose expansion) and Phase 2 study in patients with advanced metastatic solid tumors refractory to standard treatment.

Hepatic (hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)) and pancreatic (pancreatic adenocarcinoma (ADKP); pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (TNEP)) primary tumors are the most common malignant tumors of the hepato-bilio-pancreatic system and represent a major public health issue. At present, the management of these tumors is based on recommendations based on the existence of rudimentary prognostic and theranostics markers that do not sufficiently accurately reflect the heterogeneity of tumor biology. It therefore seems essential to identify new and more relevant markers in order to optimize the care of these patients in daily practice. Metabolic reprogramming is now recognized as an essential feature of cancer cells, allowing them to fuel and maintain their proliferation and tumor growth. Such metabolic reprogramming requires modification of several energy pathways, the most commonly recognized being the transition from energy metabolism based on oxidative phosphorylation to energy metabolism based on glycolysis, even under aerobic conditions (Warburg effect). In this context, the investigators hypothesized that the consumption of nutrients by the tumor cell differs significantly from that of the normal cell in order to support its increased energy needs, and that this important and specific metabolic reprogramming would be correlated with the histo-prognostic and theranostics factors of these tumors. Preliminary analyses on surgical resection parts conducted by the various partners in 2019 made it possible to characterize the metabolic signatures of a series of HCC and ADKP resected using the Metafora biosystems technology platform. These signatures reflect a metabolic program characteristic of these tumors, which reveal strong specificities. Similarly, a candidate signature correlating with the presence of vascular microscopic invasion has been identified in HCC, and the level of activation of glycolysis and glutaminolysis by certain ADKP cells also appears as a trait of interest vis-à-vis the aggressiveness of this cancer. Thus, the current project will aim to confirm the feasibility of identifying specific prognostic and theranostics metabolic signatures early, on biopsy samples and / or circulating blood cells.