Close Monitoring of Glucose in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Monitoring and Managing Glucose Levels in People With Pancreatic Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Pancreatic Cancer PDAC - Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Hyperglycemia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
British Columbia Cancer Agency · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with pancreatic cancer who are starting treatment. Participants will have their blood sugar closely monitored and managed while receiving chemotherapy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
  • I am starting first-line treatment with FOLFIRINOX.
  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I am able to understand and sign the consent form.
  • I can take oral medications and have no issues with insulin injections.
  • I have measurable or evaluable cancer.
  • My life expectancy is more than 90 days.

You may not be able to join if

  • I do not have distant or lymph node metastases.
  • I have not received prior systemic therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
  • I am not currently receiving any anti-cancer therapy.
  • I do not have brain metastases.
  • I do not have type I diabetes.
  • I do not have type II diabetes being treated by an endocrinologist.
  • I am not pregnant.
  • I am safe to include in the study as judged by the study doctor.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study will investigate the prevalence of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in approximately 50 participants with pancreatic cancer. Sugar levels will be monitored with blood draws prior to each cycle of anti-cancer treatment until treatment ends or the participant's cancer worsens. Participants may receive any first-line systemic therapy for pancreatic cancer, including treatments given as par…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histological/cytological diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). * Planned to undergo first-line systemic therapy. * Age greater than or equal to 18 years. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1. * Adequate bone marrow and organ functi…
Contacts

Daniel Renouf, MD, MPH

800-663-3333

drenouf@bccancer.bc.ca

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