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Clinical Study of Carbon Ion Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer.

Single-arm Clinical Study of Carbon Ion Radiotherapy Combined with Nituzumab and Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06840067
Enrollment
62
Registered
2025-02-21
Start date
2025-03-01
Completion date
2028-12-31
Last updated
2025-03-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pancreatic Cancer Metastatic, Pancreatic Cancer Non-resectable

Keywords

Carbon Ion Radiotheray, pancreatic cancer, Nimotuzumab, Gemcitabine

Brief summary

The objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) combined with nituzumab and gemcitabine in the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Detailed description

The objective is a single-center, single-arm, prospective Phase II clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this regimen. The primary criteria for inclusion were 18 to 80 years of age, histologically or cytologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and clinician assessment as inoperable or patient rejection of manual surgery. All eligible patients will receive CIRT in combination with gemcitabine and nituzumab. The primary endpoint of the study was progression-free survival (PFS). All patients included in the study were followed for survival for at least 12 months. A safe and effective segmentation dose for pancreatic cancer suitable for our facility and RBE model was obtained. The comprehensive treatment of carbon ion radiation therapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy is effective of refractory tumors, radiation-resistant tumors, and complex tumors. Using the physical dosimetry and biological advantages of heavy ions, we can improve the tumor control rate and reduce the occurrence of surrounding normal tissue damage, and provide new treatment suggestions for locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Interventions

1.CIRT: GTV: Primary tumor visible on imaging and clinical examination, and involved regional lymph nodes identified by CT/MRI (≥1.0 cm) or PET/CT scan. CTV: GTV plus 5mm margin, include posterior peritoneal plexus area and elective node irradiation around the pancreas (ENI). PTV: CTV plus 2.5-5mm margin (depending on the system error of each unit; When pancreatic head cancer is close to the stomach and intestines, the gastrointestinal direction does not expand). ITV: delineated on 4D-CT considering the influence of respiratory activity. Prescription dose: Stratification by measuring the nearest distance between PTV and gastrointestinal tract (≥5mm or \< 5mm); Pancreatic head cancer (distance \< 5mm) : 52.8Gy(RBE)/4.4Gy/12Fx; Pancreatic head, body and tail cancer (≥5mm) : 57.2Gy(RBE)/4.4Gy/13Fx. CIRT was once a day, four or five times a week. 2.Chemotherapy:Gemcitabine 1000mg/m2, intravenous infusion, dl, d8; Q3w . 3.Targeted therapyNituzumab injection 400mg, Qw,at least 4-6 cycles.

Sponsors

Gansu Wuwei Tumor Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) combined with nituzumab and gemcitabine in the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age ≥18 years and ≤80 years; 2. Indications: patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma confirmed by histopathology or cytology (stage III - IV). 3. At least one measurable lesion was present according to RECIST version 1.1 evaluation criteria. 4. Suitable for one cycle of gemcitabine combined with nituzumab. 5. No history of other malignant tumors (except cured skin cancer and stage 0 cervical cancer); 6. Liver function, kidney function and bone marrow function were basically normal (ALT and AST \< 1.5 times of high normal value (ULN), bilirubin \< 1.5×ULN; Adult endogenous creatinine clearance rate of 60ml/min or serum creatinine SCR≤140μmoI/L, BUN≤6.8mmol/L; Hemoglobin level \>9 g/dL; White blood cell count ≥3.0\*109/L; Platelet count ≥100\*109/L;) 7. Good physical condition, i.e. ECOG (Eastern United States Oncology Collaboration Group) 0\ 2; There were no complications such as severe pulmonary hypertension, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and severe chronic heart disease that may affect radiotherapy. Cardiac function grade 1. (According to the New York College of Cardiology Cardiac Function Scale (NYHA) 8. Adequate functions of major organs; 9. Predicted survival (after treatment) ≥3 months; 10. Informed consent has been signed by the patient or his legal representative before radiotherapy.

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients who have received monoclonal antibodies, EGFR-TKI therapy, anti-angiogenic drugs, and immunosuppressants within six months. 2. Patients with uncontrolled, cancerous pleural effusion requiring frequent drainage, pericardial effusion, or ascites (allowing for cytological confirmation of effusion), gastrointestinal bleeding, or those identified by the investigator as having a high blood risk within 14 days prior to admission. 3. Participated in other interventional clinical trials within 30 days prior to screening. 4. The dose limit for organs at risk cannot reach the preset safe dose limit. 5. Being on chronic steroid hormone therapy for more than 6 months (e.g., prednisone dose \> 10 mg/ day or equivalent). 6. People who are allergic to the drugs or their ingredients used in this program. 7. Pregnancy (confirmed by serum or urine β-HCG test) or lactation 8. Persons with AIDS, including those who have received antiretroviral therapy; Active stage of syphilis; 9. Accompanied by serious comorbiditions, including uncontrolled systemic or co-existing diseases (pulmonary insufficiency, cardiovascular, pulmonary, liver, kidney, diabetes, etc.), drug or alcohol abuse, dependence, addiction, and/or mental illness that prevent the successful implementation of the trial protocol; 10. Patients with poor compliance, including those who may not be able to complete the treatment plan or receive prescribed follow-up and examination; 11. Patients had other malignant neoplasms (except cured skin cancer and stage 0 cervical cancer); 12. There are contraindications to radiotherapy; 13. having no or limited capacity for civil conduct; 14. Any medical history that, in the investigator's judgment, might interfere with the trial results or increase the patient's risk; 15. Any condition in which the physician considers that participation in the trial is not appropriate, the physician determines that the patient will not benefit from carbon ion radiotherapy, or that there are other co-existing conditions or other factors that may affect carbon ion therapy. 16. Inability to understand the purpose of treatment or unwillingness/inability to sign treatment consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
overall survival1 yearoverall survival(OS)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Objective tumor response rate1 yearObjective tumor response rate(ORR)
Progression-free survival1yearProgression-free survival (PFS)

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactXiaojun Li
anglweli@qq.com+8613150160200

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026