Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel Study

We are studying whether switching to a new treatment after initial chemotherapy helps patients with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer and feel better compared to continuing their current treatment.

≤3 monthsConfirmation phase (III)No PlaceboStandard MedicinesInjectionOncology

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Irinotecan
Irinotecan is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat various types of cancer.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Calcium Folinate
Calcium folinate is a form of folate used to treat folate deficiency and reduce harmful effects of some chemotherapy.
Calcium Levofolinate
Calcium levofolinate is a substance that helps protect healthy cells during some cancer treatments and restores folate levels.
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil is a substance used to treat cancer by stopping the growth of cancer cells.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Abutrax
Apexelsin
Axitaxel

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Centro Di Riferimento Oncologico Di Aviano
DIPARTIMENTO DI ONCOLOGIA MEDICA E PREVENZIONE ONCOLOGICA
Aviano-Castello, Italy
University Hospital Consorziale Policlinico
Oncologia
Bari, Italy
Azienda Sanitaria Locale Della Provincia Di Biella
Oncologia
Biella, Italy
Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico Del Nord Ovest
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.