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NCT06989437 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Study to Learn About the Medicine Ponsegromab in Adults With Cancer of the Pancreas Which Has Spread and Caused Significant Body Weight Loss and Fatigue

A Phase 2 study of Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Cachexia, sponsored by Pfizer.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
982
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT06989437 is a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Cachexia that is actively recruiting participants, run by Pfizer. The registered enrollment target is 982 participants, above the 135-participant average among 20 other Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (627% higher). The trial reports 20 study locations across 8 states.

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The verdict

NCT06989437, a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Cachexia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Pfizer.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
982 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

Study to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of systemic chemotherapy plus ponsegromab versus systemic chemotherapy plus placebo for the first-line treatment in adult participants with cachexia and metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocardinoma.

Interventions

  • DRUG placebo
  • DRUG ponsegromab

Study Locations (20)

Arkansas

  • Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, dba CARTI - Bryant
  • Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, dba CARTI - Conway
  • CARTI Cancer Center - Little Rock
  • Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, dba CARTI - North Little Rock
  • Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, dba CARTI - Pine Bluff

Hawaii

  • Invision, LLC - Honolulu
  • University of Hawaii Cancer Center - Honolulu
  • Cardiology Associates, Inc - ‘Aiea

Nevada

  • Renown Health Medical Oncology - Reno
  • Renown Office of Clinical Research - Reno
  • Renown Regional Medical Center - Reno

Oregon

  • OHSU Center for Health & Healing 1 - Portland
  • Oregon Health and Science University - Portland
  • OSHU Center for Health and Healing 2 - Portland

California

  • Cedars-Sinai Cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles
  • Providence Medical Foundation - Santa Rosa

Illinois

  • Hope and Healing Cancer Services - Hinsdale
  • Hope and Healing Cancer Services New Lenox - New Lenox

Washington

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle

New South Wales

  • Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital - Nowra

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 982 participants
Start Date 2025-10-03
Est. Completion 2029-12-10
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Pfizer

1,845 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06989437

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06989437 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 982 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 135-participant average among 20 other Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (627% higher). The listed sponsor is Pfizer, which has 1,845 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which placebo is the first listed.

NCT06989437 reports 20 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Arkansas, Hawaii, Nevada.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06989437 about?

NCT06989437 is a clinical study titled "A Study to Learn About the Medicine Ponsegromab in Adults With Cancer of the Pancreas Which Has Spread and Caused Significant Body Weight Loss and Fatigue". Study to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of systemic chemotherapy plus ponsegromab versus systemic chemotherapy plus placebo for the first-line treatment in adult participants with cachexia and metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocardinoma.

What is the current status of trial NCT06989437?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 982 participants. The study started on 2025-10-03. Estimated completion is 2029-12-10.

What conditions does trial NCT06989437 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Cachexia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06989437?

The interventions under investigation include: placebo (DRUG), ponsegromab (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06989437?

This trial is sponsored by Pfizer, which has 1,845 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06989437 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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