Pancreatic Cancer: Short vs. Long Chemotherapy

We are comparing two lengths of chemotherapy before surgery for patients with borderline and locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Our goal is to find out which duration may help improve survival rates.

>2 yearsConfirmation phase (III)No PlaceboInvestigational MedicinesInjectionGastroenterologyOncology

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.

Gemcitabine Accord
Gemcitabine Accord is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat several types of cancer, such as pancreatic, lung, bladder, and breast cancer.
Kalciumfolinat Stada
Kalciumfolinat Stada helps protect healthy cells from certain chemotherapy drugs and treats folate (vitamin B9) deficiency.
Oxaliplatin Hospira
Oxaliplatin Hospira is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat colon and rectal 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.
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil is a substance used to treat cancer by stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Folinic Acid
Folinic acid is a substance that helps restore folate levels and protects healthy cells during certain chemotherapy treatments.

What experimental substances are being tested?

Experimental substances that are being investigated in this clinical trial. These are not yet approved for general use.

Irinotecan

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.

Antrex
Bendacitabin
Buateron

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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Krankenhaus Nordwest GmbH
Institute of Clinical Cancer Research
Eschborn, Germany
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, und Thoraxchirurgie
Hamburg, Germany
Sahlgrenska University Hospital-Vastra Gotalandsregionen
Surgery
Göteborg, Sweden
Sponsor: Vastra Gotalandsregionen
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.