Pilot Study to Examine Correlation of Nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine Pharmacokinetics with Cachexia

Recruiting
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between body composition (i.e. muscle and fat mass) and the side effects of treatment with a commonly used chemotherapy regimen, specifically nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, in patients with advanced, metastatic or recurrent pancreatic cancer.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between body composition (i.e. muscle and fat mass) and the side effects of treatment with a commonly used chemotherapy regimen, specifically nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, in patients with advanced, metastatic or recurrent pancreatic cancer.
Participants will be compensated for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: pancreatic cancer
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Patients with locally advanced, metastatic or recurrent pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
Planned systemic first or second line therapy with Nab-P/G
ECOG Performance Status 0-2
Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization
Adequate organ function
Exclusion Criteria
Inability or refusal to receive systemic therapy
Refusal to permit the study team to obtain follow up information from treating physicians? office or perform in person or remote follow up on available records

Updated on 04 Aug 2024. Study ID: 1709056266 (IUSCC-0632)

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