Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
pancreatic cancer, gemcitabine, combination
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and safety of the drug combination GFF in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer (APC).
Detailed description
This open-label, multi center phase II study was conducted to investigate the efficacy and safety of the combination of 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)/folinic acid (FA) plus gemcitabine (GFF) in patients (pts) with advanced pancreatic cancer (APC). We consequently started this study after completing the phase I trial accomplished by our CONKO- study group.
Interventions
gemcitabine 1g/m² - 30 minutes folinic acid 500mg/m² - 2 hours 5-FU 750mg/m² - over 24hours
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* histological proved pancreatic cancer * inoperable disease * informed consent * adequate bone marrow reserve
Exclusion criteria
* under 18 years * brain metastasis * lactating woman * life expectancy under 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| overall survival | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| safety of treatment | 1 year |
Countries
Germany