๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-24

Th-1 Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy Plus Standard Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (NCT04157127)

Phase I Study of Th-1 Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy in Combination With Standard Chemotherapy for the Adjuvant Treatment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (DECIST)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Diakonos Oncology Corporation

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a phase 1, first in human, dose escalation study for safety and feasibility of multi-dose dendritic cell (DC) therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) including adenosquamous carcinoma administered after surgical resection of PDAC.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center - McNair Campus โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center - McNair Campus โ€” Houston, Texas
  • Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center โ€” Houston, Texas
  • Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 798-4292

Email: blmusher@bcm.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—