Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Dose Escalation In Pancreatic Cancer

Study Overview

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Dose Escalation in Pancreatic Cancer

This study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of five fraction stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT) in pancreatic cancer.

This trial is designed to find the maximum tolerated dose of radiation under a fixed 5-fraction SBRT regimen escalating the dose from 40 Gy in 5 fractions, to 60 Gy in 5 fractions, at 5 Gy intervals.

Pancreatic Cancer

RADIATION: SBRT

140103

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates	Results Reporting Dates	Study Record Updates
First Submitted 2015-01-11	Results First Submitted 2024-10-04	Last Update Submitted that met QC Criteria 2025-08-22
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria 2015-05-21	Results First Submitted that Met QC Criteria 2025-08-22	Last Update Posted (ESTIMATED) 2025-09-12
First Posted (ESTIMATED) 2015-05-27	Results First Posted 2025-09-12	Last Verified 2025-08

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

Design Details

Primary Purpose:
Other

Allocation:
Non Randomized

Interventional Model:
Parallel

Masking:
None

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group/Arm	Intervention/Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 1 SBRT 40 Gy in 5 fractions	RADIATION: SBRT Fixed five-fraction stereotactic radiotherapy
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 2 SBRT 45 Gy in 5 fractions (starting dose level)	RADIATION: SBRT Fixed five-fraction stereotactic radiotherapy
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 3 SBRT 50 Gy in 5 fractions	RADIATION: SBRT Fixed five-fraction stereotactic radiotherapy
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 4 SBRT 55 Gy in 5 fractions	RADIATION: SBRT Fixed five-fraction stereotactic radiotherapy
EXPERIMENTAL: Cohort 5 SBRT 60 Gy in 5 fractions	RADIATION: SBRT Fixed five-fraction stereotactic radiotherapy

Primary Outcome Measures	Measure Description	Time Frame
Maximum Tolerated Dose	The purpose of this study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose of five fraction stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT) in pancreatic cancer.	From date of randomization to observed dose limiting toxicity (DLT) in 20% of patients assessed up to 3 years

Secondary Outcome Measures	Measure Description	Time Frame

Contacts and Locations

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Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person’s general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:
ALL

Sexes Eligible for Study:
18 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Diagnosis: Histologically-proven invasive adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.
Disease Status: Medically unresectable (any stage), or locally advanced (stage III).
Tumor Location: Primary tumor may be located anywhere in the pancreas.
Treatment eligibility: The patient must be able to have fiducial markers implanted into the pancreatic tumor, and receive radiation regimen as specified in the protocol.
Performance Level: Karnofsky Performance Status ≥ 60
Adequate Renal Function Defined As: Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal
Informed Consent: All subjects must sign a written informed consent.

Pregnancy or Breast-Feeding: Pregnant or breast-feeding women will not be entered on this study due to risks of fetal and teratogenic adverse events. (Note: Serum Pregnancy tests must be obtained in women of child bearing potential). Sexually active females may not participate unless they have agreed to use an effective contraceptive method (such as abstinence, diaphragm, condom, or intrauterine device) to prevent pregnancy for the duration of the study.
Life expectancy < 6 months
The patient cannot have had prior radiation therapy to the thorax or upper abdomen.
Incarcerated individuals
Subjects unable to give informed consent

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR: James D Murphy, MD, University of California, San Diego

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