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NCT07226154 Prediction of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Pancreatic Cancer

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NCT ID NCT07226154
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor City of Hope Medical Center
Condition Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2024-11-15
Primary Completion 2026-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Small RNA sequencingPRECEPT assay (qRT-PCR validation)

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to develop and validate a predictive microRNA (miRNA) panel to assess the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in patients with resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). * Underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX or Gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel). * Availability of pre-treatment plasma samples. * Underwent curative-intent resection (R0 or R1). Exclusion Criteria: * Inadequate plasma samples or poor RNA quality for exosomal miRNA analysis. * Non-adenocarcinoma histology. * Presence of synchronous or multiple primary malignancies. * Receipt of chemotherapy regimens other than standard FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel (GEM-NABP). * Presence of active inflammatory or autoimmune diseases.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ajay Goel, PhD

✉ ajgoel@coh.org

📞 626-218-3452

Principal Investigator

Ajay Goel, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

City of Hope Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07226154 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07226154 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07226154 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ajgoel@coh.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07226154 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Duarte, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07226154 clinical trial?

NCT07226154 is sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center. The principal investigator is Ajay Goel, PhD at City of Hope Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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