💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short and intermediate term safety of the NanoKnife Irreversible Electroporation System when used off-label to treat unresectable pancreatic cancer. In addition, the study will evaluate the efficacy of this device in treating pain associated with unresectable pancreatic cancer. Quality of life post-procedure will also be collected.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* \> = 18 years of age
* Must be found to have locally advanced unresectable disease following standard chemotherapy ± radiotherapy as demonstrated with either CT/MRI imaging and surgical evaluation, and not have taken any chemotherapy/radiotherapy within 5 weeks of treatment with the NanoKnife IRE System
* Must have an INR \< 1.5
* Are willing and able to comply with the protocol requirements
* Are able to comprehend and willing to sign an informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dL
* Any lab value with a grade 3 or 4 toxicity as defined by the CTCAE Version 5.0
* Inability to stop antiplatelet and coumadin therapy for 7 days prior to and 7 days post treatment with the NanoKnife System
* Tumor size not measurable
* Known history of contrast allergy that cannot be medically managed
* Known hypersensitivity to the metal in the electrodes (stainless steel 304L) that cannot be medically managed
* Unable to be treated with a muscle blockade agent (e.g. pancuronium bromide, atracurium, cisatracurium, etc.)
* Women who are pregnant or currently breast feeding
* Women of childbearing potential who are not utilizing an acceptable method of contraception
* Have taken an investigational agent within 30 days of visit 1
* Have implanted cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators
* Have implanted electronic devices or implants with metal parts in the vicinity of a lesion
* Have a history of epilepsy or cardiac arrhythmia (atrial or ventricular fibrillation)
* Have a recent history of myocardial infarction (within the past 2 months)
* Have Q-T intervals greater than 550 ms unless treated with an Accysync Model 72 synchronization system controlling the NanoKnife system's output pulses
* Evidence of distant metastases of stage IV
* Have taken any chemotherapeutic agent within 5 weeks of treatment with the NanoKnife Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) System
* Received non-conventional fractionation schedules, such as stereotactic radiation (5 fractions or less) or received higher than 54 Gray (Gy) delivered conventionally
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