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Saltikva for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (NCT04589234)

A Phase 2 Study of Saltikva (Attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium Containing the Human Gene for Interleukin-2) in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Salspera LLC

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

Objectives: Assess the efficacy of multiple dose oral administration of Saltikva, an attenuated strain of Salmonella Typhimurium expressing IL-2, in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer on standard chemotherapy (either FOLFIRINOX or Gemcitabine/Abraxane and Saltikva). Study Rationale: The addition of Saltikva to the standard of care regimen for Stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer will significantly prolong the overall survival and prolong the time to disease progression. Patient Population: unresectable, metastatic pancreatic cancer patients 18 years of age or older

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Segal Cancer Centre/ Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hosptial โ€” Montreal, Quebec

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Segal Cancer Centre/ Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hosptial โ€” Montreal, Quebec

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. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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.
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