Current Illinois CancerCare Clinical Trials

Comparing Two Treatment Combinations, Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel With 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, and Liposomal Irinotecan for Older Patients With Pancreatic Cancer That Has Spread

Study Number: EA2186

Study Summary:
This phase II trial compares two treatment combinations: gemcitabine hydrochloride and nab-paclitaxel, or fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium, and liposomal irinotecan in older patients with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other places in the body (metastatic). Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine hydrochloride, nab-paclitaxel, fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium, and liposomal irinotecan, 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. This study may help doctors find out which treatment combination is better at prolonging life in older patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Status: Open

Prior to consent, pharmacy must confirm availability of at least 2 cycles of nab-paclitaxel for patient

Study Coordinator(s)
  • Navigator Carrie, 309-243-3621 cgeoffroy@illinoiscancercare.com
  • Drea, 309-243-3626 aogundipe@illinoiscancercare.com

Study Link

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