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A Prospective Observational Study of First-Line Systemic Therapy Combined With Celiac Plexus Blockade for Advanced Biliopancreatic Cancer With Pain

A Prospective Observational Study of First-Line Systemic Therapy Combined With Celiac Plexus Blockade in Patients With Advanced Biliopancreatic Malignancies and Cancer-Related Pain


Sponsor

Tongji Hospital

Enrollment

103 participants

Start Date

Dec 26, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is for patients with advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer who are experiencing pain from their disease. The purpose of this research is to learn about the effects of combining a standard pain relief treatment (Celiac Plexus Block) with standard first-line cancer drugs. Patients in this study will receive the Celiac Plexus Block procedure, which is intended to reduce pain, and will then begin their standard cancer medication regimen. Researchers will observe and compare how well this combined approach works to control pain and the cancer itself, and will monitor for any side effects. Participation in this study involves being followed by the research team for up to 2 years to track health outcomes. The goal is to see if starting cancer treatment together with this specialized pain management technique is more helpful for patients compared to what is already known about the standard treatments alone.


Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how well a nerve block procedure called celiac plexus neurolysis — which numbs the nerve cluster near the stomach to reduce cancer pain — works when combined with standard first-line cancer treatment for advanced pancreatic or bile duct cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic or bile duct cancer confirmed by biopsy - You have ongoing cancer-related pain scoring 4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale, lasting more than a week - You are scheduled to receive first-line cancer treatment (such as immunotherapy or chemotherapy) - You are in reasonably good physical condition with a life expectancy of at least 3 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have previously had a celiac plexus nerve block or similar procedure - You have significant clotting problems or very low platelet counts - You have severe heart, liver, or kidney failure - There are local infections or structural issues that make the nerve block unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGFirst-Line Systemic Therapy

Standard first-line systemic therapy regimens for advanced biliopancreatic malignancies, administered according to clinical guidelines. For biliary tract cancer, this may include regimens such as Durvalumab or Pembrolizumab combined with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin. For pancreatic cancer, this may include FOLFIRINOX or mFOLFIRINOX regimens, or Gemcitabine-based combinations. The specific regimen is determined by the treating physician based on the patient's cancer type, performance status, and standard of care.

PROCEDURECeliac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN)

An interventional pain management procedure performed under CT or ultrasound guidance. It involves the injection of a neurolytic agent (such as absolute ethanol or 10% phenol) into the celiac plexus to block the transmission of pain signals from the upper abdomen. This procedure is intended to provide long-term pain relief for patients with advanced biliopancreatic malignancies.


Locations(1)

Tongji Hospital

Wuhan, Hubei, China

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