Use of High-dose Radiation Therapy Plus Chemotherapy to Improve the Likelihood of Surgical Treatment in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (NCT03523312)
Maximal Ablative Irradiation Because of Encasement (MAIBE) for Patients With Potentially Resectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is being done to test whether receiving a dose of radiation that is higher than the standard dose, in combination with chemotherapy, improves the chance of becoming a candidate for surgery and improves the chance of extending the patient's life.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (8 Sites)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth — Middletown, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen — Montvale, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack — Commack, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester — Harrison, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Rockville Centre — Rockville Centre, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau — Uniondale, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 525-2225
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.