J Jon Unosson

Para-aortic Lymph Node Metastasis in Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Lymph node metastases are a strong prognostic predictor for pancreatic cancer. Para-aortic lymph nodes (PALN) are the final nodes for periampullary cancers before the cancer cells enter the systemic lymphatic circulation. Some consider these nodes to be regional lymph nodes and dissect them as a part of a routine lymphadenectomy …

R Research Referral Office

Targeting Driver Oncogenes With a Peptide Vaccine Plus Durvalumab and Tremelimumab for Patients With Biliary Tract Cancers (BTC)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and the immune response of personalized mutant peptide vaccine with poly-ICLC adjuvant (mBTCvax) in combination with durvalumab and tremelimumab following front-line treatment in patients with advanced stage BTC.

Y Ying Yang, MD

mFOLFIRINOX Plus Radiotherapy to Patients With CA19-9-normal Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Refractory to Chemotherapy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of mFOLFIRINOX plus radiotherapy to Patients with CA19-9-normal Advanced Pancreatic Cancer refractory to chemotherapy.

S Sushil Yadav

FAPi PET in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma commonly referred to as pancreatic cancer is a cancer which is known to involve the pancreas and the surrounding structures like blood vessels, which makes it an aggressive cancer. Treatment of the cancer is decided by how much the disease has spread. It has been understood from recent …

S Sanjukta Bhattacharjee

A First-in-Human Study of FID-022 in Solid Tumor Patients

This observational study aims to (1) validate a multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model for early detection of cancer-associated cachexia in pancreatic cancer patients and (2) assess the feasibility and acceptability of diet and exercise interventions for cachexia management. The study will use retrospective data from the Florida Pancreas Collaborative and …

S Saleh K Saleh, MD

Predictive Risk Factors for Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex procedure performed in patients with malignant or benign tumors of the pancreatic head and periampullary region, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most common and clinically significant complication following PD. In this study, the investigators aim to determine the …

J Jakob Kirkegård, MD, PhD

Incremental Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Selection of Pancreatic Cancer Patients for Surgery

The aim of the study is to examine the incremental value of using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to computed tomography (CT) in the diagnostic workup of pancreatic cancer patients.

M Michael Lanuti, MD

Evaluation of PET Probe [68Ga]CBP8 in the Detection of Radiation Induced Tissue Injury

The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy of [68Ga]CBP8 to detect collagen deposition in radiation induced tissue injury.

I Inna Markovna Chen, MD

Study of PRO in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic or Biliary Tract Cancer (BetterEveryDay)

Pancreatic and biliary tract cancer are ones of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. During the course of illness, these patients often experience marked physical suffering, psychological distress and frequent unplanned resource-demanding hospitalized care. Patients with pancreatic and lung cancer have highest rates of unplanned hospitalizations. Investigator initiated prospective "Study …

S Saleh K Saleh, MD

Reinforced Pancreaticojejunostomy With or Without glubran2

Pancreatic fistula is one of the most serious complication after pancreatoduodenectomy. To reduce pancreatic fistula, many authors recommend different techniques in pancreatojejunostomy. The purpose of this study is to determine which is the best method in preventing pancreatic fistula by enforce pancreaticojejunostomy with tissue glue and to investigate its long …