At a glance
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A Feasibility Study to Discern the Tolerability of 5-FU/Gemcitabine Based Chemotherapy Concurrent With Upper Abdominal Radiation and the Utility of Aprepitant/5HT-3 Antagonist (EMEND) for the Prevention of ChemoRadiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CRINV)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating aprepitant, gemcitabine hydrochloride, and 7 other interventions for Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This pilot clinical trial is studying how well aprepitant works in preventing nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer. Antiemetic drugs, such as aprepitant may help lessen or prevent nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Given PO
Given IV
Given PO
Given IV
Undergo radiation therapy
Ancillary studies
Ancillary studies
Receive aprepitant
Receive aprepitant