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NALIRIFOX Before Surgery for the Treatment of Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Nectar Trial
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Summary
This phase II trial tests how well liposomal irinotecan, oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (NALIRIFOX) before surgery works in treating patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma that is close to major blood vessels, but is still potentially removable by surgery (borderline resectable). Irinotecan is in a class of antineoplastic medications called topoisomerase I inhibitors. It blocks a certain enzyme needed for cell division and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair and may kill tumor cells. Liposomal irinotecan is a form of the anticancer drug irinotecan that is contained inside very tiny, fat-like particles. Liposomal irinotecan may have fewer side effects and work better than other forms of the drug. Oxaliplatin is in a class of medications called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents. It damages the cell's DNA and may kill tumor cells. 5-fluorouracil, a type of antimetabolite, stops cells from making DNA and it may kill tumor cells. Leucovorin, a form of folic acid, is used to lessen the toxic effects of substances that block the action of folic acid. It is a type of chemoprotective agent and a type of chemosensitizing agent. Giving NALIRIFOX before surgery may improve the chance of successful surgery and decrease the chance of the cancer returning after surgery in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Official title: A Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Nalirifox as Neoadjuvant Treatment for Patients With Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (Nectar Study)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-03-02
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2026-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Biospecimen Collection
Undergo blood sample collection
Computed Tomography
Undergo CT
Fluorouracil
Given IV
Irinotecan Sucrosofate
Given IV
Leucovorin Calcium
Given IV
Oxaliplatin
Given IV
Surgical Procedure
Undergo surgical resection
Locations (1)
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, New York, United States