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A trial looking at gemcitabine with omega 3 fish oil to treat pancreatic cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Pancreatic cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Phase 2

Details

This trial looked at using omega 3 fish oil alongside gemcitabine to treat pancreatic cancer. It was for people with pancreatic cancer that had grown into the surrounding tissues (was locally advanced) or it had spread to other parts of the body.

Recruitment start: 16 November 2009

Recruitment end: 19 April 2013

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Ashley Dennison

Supported by

B. Braun Medical Ltd

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Last reviewed: 2 March 2016

CRUK internal database number: 6400

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