A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Phase 3 Trial of Quemliclustat and Chemotherapy Versus Placebo and Chemotherapy in Patients With Treatment-Naive Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

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Ashiq Masood

Primary Investigator

Administratively Closed
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase 3
10 participants needed
3 Locations

Brief description of study

What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this study is to compare overall survival of quemliclustat, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine versus placebo, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine in all randomized patients.
 
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Detailed description of study

What will happen during the study?

Experimental Arm A (Experimental Arm): Quemliclustat, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine will be administered by IV infusion

Placebo Comparator Arm B (Comparator Arm): Placebo, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine will be administered by IV infusion

Eligibility of study

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

  • Conditions: Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Cancer
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Have histologically or cytologically confirmed PDAC that is metastatic.
  • Have not been previously treated for PDAC in the metastatic setting.
    1. Prior neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant therapy for PDAC is permitted if completed at least 12 months before randomization.
    2. Prior palliative radiotherapy is allowed if completed at least 2 weeks prior to randomization and adverse events (AEs) have resolved to Grade 1 or less before randomization.
    3. Prior and/or placement of a biliary stent/tube is permitted if any treatment-related AEs have improved to Grade ≤ 1 and the patient is not exhibiting any signs/symptoms of biliary obstruction.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group PS of 0 to 1.
  • At least 1 target lesion measurable by computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) per RECIST v1.1. not within a field of prior radiation therapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previously treated for locally advanced, unresectable PDAC.
  • History of brain metastases or leptomeningeal metastases.
  • Prior treatment with a CD73 antagonist or inhibitor.
  • Underlying medical or psychiatric conditions that, in the investigator or sponsor's opinion, will make the administration of study-specified therapy hazardous

NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Updated on 03 Sep 2025. Study ID: CTO-PRISM-1, 24484

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