Overview

Phase II Trial to Evaluate Gemcitabine and Etoposide for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease. Previous research shows a correlation between a specific oncogene change (ras-mutation) and enhanced sensitivity to two chemotherapy drugs combined: gemcitabine and etoposide. This Phase II trial will evaluate this drug combination for locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Spectrum Health Hospitals
Collaborators:
Battle Creek Health System
Eli Lilly and Company
Hackley Hospital
Mecosta County General Hospital
Mercy Health System
Metropolitan Hospital, Michigan
Munson Medical Center
Saint Mary's Health Care
Saint Mary's Health Network
Van Andel Research Institute
Treatments:
Etoposide
Etoposide phosphate
Gemcitabine