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Induction Gemcitabine/Capecitabine Followed by SBRT in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma A Prospective Evaluation in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreas Cancer
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Gemcitabine, Capecitabine, and 1 other intervention for Pancreatic Cancer. Completed, enrolled 35 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The current study seeks to further investigate the impact of up-front systemic therapy in combination with fractionated SBRT for potentially resectable, locally-advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Gemcitabine will be administered for 2 weekly doses every 3 weeks commencing 12 weeks prior to stereotactic radiosurgery as follows: Gemcitabine 1,000 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes on Day 1, and 8 of 21- day cycle. This will be done for up to 4 cycles.
Capecitabine will be taken orally twice daily on days 1-14 every 3 weeks for 4 cycles (12 weeks) prior to stereotactic radiosurgery as follows: Capecitabine 650 mg/m2 twice daily for days 1-14 every 3 weeks for up to 4 cycles.
Fractionated SBRT will be delivered to patients that have stable disease, partial response, or complete response after chemo in the following manner: 12 Gy x 3 fractions (36 Gy total) This will be given every other day.