Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Elderly with Pancreatic Head Cancer

NCT ID: NCT06868693

Last Updated: 2025-03-11

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

240 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-01-01

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational retrospective cohort study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAT) in elderly patients with resectable or borderline resectable (BR) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The study includes patients aged ≥70 years who have undergone NAT followed by surgery or upfront surgery.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does NAT improve overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in elderly patients compared to upfront surgery? What is the impact of NAT on R0 resection rates, conversion rates in BR tumors, and the need for vascular resection? How does the toxicity profile of different NAT regimens affect treatment outcomes and patient tolerability? Researchers will compare NAT followed by surgery vs. upfront surgery to determine differences in oncologic outcomes and postoperative complications.

Participants will:

Be retrospectively identified from hospital records. Be classified based on treatment received (NAT vs. upfront surgery). Undergo data collection on tumor characteristics, treatment regimens, surgical details, and survival outcomes.

This study aims to refine patient selection criteria for NAT in elderly patients, guiding personalized treatment strategies to optimize survival and quality of life.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Pancreatic Cancer Resectable Pancreatic Cancer Stage II Neoadjuvant Therapy Elderly Borderline Pancreatic Inoperable Cancer

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Upfront Surgery (UFS) Group

This cohort includes elderly patients (≥70 years) with resectable or borderline resectable (BR) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who underwent upfront surgical resection (pancreaticoduodenectomy) without prior neoadjuvant therapy. The study will compare oncologic outcomes, including OS, PFS, R0 resection rates, and postoperative complications, between patients receiving NAT and those undergoing immediate surgery.

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NAT) Group

Intervention Type DRUG

This cohort includes elderly patients (≥70 years) with resectable or borderline resectable (BR) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAT). The NAT regimens include 5-FluoroUracil, Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin (FOLFIRINOX), gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (GnP), and other standard chemotherapy protocols. The study aims to evaluate the impact of NAT on overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), R0 resection rates, and postoperative outcomes, as well as the toxicity profile of different NAT regimens.

Interventions

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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NAT) Group

This cohort includes elderly patients (≥70 years) with resectable or borderline resectable (BR) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAT). The NAT regimens include 5-FluoroUracil, Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin (FOLFIRINOX), gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (GnP), and other standard chemotherapy protocols. The study aims to evaluate the impact of NAT on overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), R0 resection rates, and postoperative outcomes, as well as the toxicity profile of different NAT regimens.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients aged ≥ 70 years
* Patients with resectable or BR PDAC who underwent curative treatment (NAT followed by surgery and upfront surgery)
* Patients with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) \> 2
* Patients able to provide informed consent, whenever possible

* Pancreatic cancer of pancreatic body and tail.
* Patients with metastatic disease.
* Patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer
Minimum Eligible Age

70 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

100 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Elena Orlandi

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Mario Giuffrida, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

AUSL Piacenza

Elena Orlandi, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

AUSL Piacenza

Central Contacts

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Mario Giuffrida, MD

Role: CONTACT

+39 3931555684

Other Identifiers

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PEACE

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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