Effect of Oncothermia on Improvement of Quality of Life in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Cancer, Pancreas Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Patients with pancreatic cancer often suffer from pain. Because of such a pain, their quality of life have seriously deteriorated. There have been a few studies that showed an effect for pain control by hyperthermia (heating the patient's body). However, there are several limitations in conventional hyperthermia. In this study, the investigators tried to show the effect of "Oncothermia" which is more selective to malignant tissue than conventional hyperthermia for pain control, increasing quality of life, and anti-tumor treatment.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cancer, Pancreas
• Pancreatic Neoplasms

• NCT number: NCT02150135
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Seoul National University Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Start date: June 2014
• Completion date: November 2015