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A First-in-Human Study to Evaluate Implantable Iontophoresis Chemotherapy Delivery Device With Gemcitabine Once Weekly or Twice Weekly in Participants With Pancreatic Cancer

A First-in-Human Study to Evaluate Implantable Iontophoresis Chemotherapy Delivery Device With Gemcitabine Once Weekly or Twice Weekly in Participants With Pancreatic Cancer

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18 years and older
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Phase 1

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Overview

This study is being done to find out if delivering gemcitabine using the ACT-IOP-003 device directly to the area where the tumor is in the pancreas is safe and tolerable.

The main questions the study aims to answer are:

  • Is ACT-IOP-003 safe and tolerable when given to patients with nonmetastatic, locally advanced, nonresectable pancreatic cancer.
  • How much study drug (gemcitabine) is found in the blood before and after treatment.
  • If the tumor responds to treatment.
  • If the gemcitabine side effects are less than seen when delivered intravenously (IV).

Study participants will:

  • Have the study device surgically placed on the pancreas at the beginning of the study.
  • Complete 8 weeks of treatment with a 4 week screening period and 12 weeks of follow-up for a total of 24 weeks of participation in the study.
  • Give blood, urine, and stool samples to monitor safety and determine how much of the study drug (gemcitabine) is in the blood.
  • Have imaging (CT) done at least three times during the study.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 1.
  • Diagnosis of nonmetastatic, nonresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma as evident on initial study. screening computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or previous scan within the last 12 weeks.
  • Initial diagnosis of borderline or locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma confirmed as being nonresectable at the time of exploratory laparoscopic and/ or open surgery.
  • Previously received prior standard of care/neoadjuvant chemotherapy of FOLFIRINOX or GEM Abraxane for their current diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current pancreatitis classified as severe or critical.
  • Prior radiation treatment as part of standard of care/neoadjuvant treatment for pancreatic cancer.
  • Evidence of metastatic pancreatic cancer or any other type of cancer upon screening of through CT/MRI.
  • Any medical history of past or present cardiovascular disease related to heart function.
  • Any metal implants.

Note: Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply.

Study details
    Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Non-resectable

NCT07481383

Continuity Biosciences, LLC

13 May 2026

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