Pilot Study of C3 with Gemcitabine for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

This study is testing a combination of three existing medications (metformin, simvastatin, and digoxin, together called C3) with or without Gemcitabine for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has returned or gotten worse after standard treatments. The main goals are to see if this combination is safe and tolerable, and if it helps reduce the cancer or prolong life. You might be eligible if you are at least 18 years old, have pancreatic cancer that has progressed, and have an ECOG performance status of 0-1 (meaning you are fully active or can perform light work). Researchers will also look at a protein level (BIRC5) from a past biopsy. The study aims to enroll 25 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This is an open-label, single-center, phase 2 feasibility trial. It will involve 25 participants and is not blinded, meaning both you and the study team will know which treatment you are receiving.
What's involved
Participants will receive metformin, digoxin, and simvastatin (C3) for up to 2 years. If you agree, you will also receive Gemcitabine according to standard care.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary outcome of safety and tolerability will be measured at 28 days after starting treatment.

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NCT06030622

Phase 2A Pilot C3 Trial of Recurrent/Refractory Metastatic Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Recruiting
PHASE1Ages 18+Interventional
State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
~25 participants
Updated 2026-08-03 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Gemcitabine and C3 (Metformin, Simvastatin, and Digoxin)C3 (Metformin, Simvastatin, and Digoxin) only

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Primary Outcome: Safety and tolerability
Measured over 28 days
Pancreatic Cancer Metastatic
1 sites across 1 states
New York1
  • Mohan Preet, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

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  • Primary Outcome: Safety and tolerability28 days

    Number of participants with treatment-related Adverse Events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0