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.


