Pancreatic Cancer Research

Clinical trialEPhase 1Active not recruiting

A Feasibility Study of Ketorolac Treatment for Cachexia in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

IIT2021-16-Hendifar-KetoROCX: A Feasibility Study of Ketorolac Treatment for Cachexia in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Outcome
Ongoing
Phase
EPhase 1
Status
Active not recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Start
1 July 2022
Expected end
5 December 2026
Enrollment
28 participants
Sites
1
Primary outcomes
Feasibility determined by the number of patients that take the prescribed dose of ketorolac (4 times daily) for 5 consecutive days.
Sponsor
Other
Results posted
No
Last update
20 October 2026

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Brief summary public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

The purpose of this study is to see if taking ketorolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is reasonable, safe and can stabilize or increase weight along with quality of life in pancreatic cancer patients.

Detailed description public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

The main things that will happen in this study are: patients will be administered ketorolac for 5 days, blood draws, completion of questionnaires, monitoring physical activity and sleep by wearing a study-provided FitBit along with weight using a study-provided smart scale.