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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Pembrolizumab With Olaparib as Combined Therapy in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

A Phase II Study Combining Pembrolizumab With Olaparib in Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PDA) Patients With Mismatch Repair Deficiency or Tumour Mutation Burden > 4 Mutations/Mb

Pembrolizumab With Olaparib as Combined Therapy in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (NCT05093231) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Pancreatic Cancer, sponsored by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

A phase II study combining pembrolizumab with olaparib in metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients with high tumour mutation burden

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Pancreatic Cancer and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 20 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Aged ≥ 18 years old - Written willing to sign a consent form - diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) PDA - Confirmation that the PDA has TMB \>4 mutations/Mb, or dMMR gene mutation, or MSI-H by IHC. TMB status and dMMR can be obtained from either tissue, or blood. - Radiologically confirmed stage 4 mPDA, with measurable disease - Received no more than 1 previous cancer treatment that works throughout the body (like chemotherapy) regimen for unresectable (stage 3 or 4) PDA is allowed - Measurable disease which has not been irradiated in prior radiotherapy - Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) of 0 or 1 - Life expectancy \>12 weeks from the date of screening assessment - Adequate bone marrow function: - Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 109 /L - Haemoglobin (Hb) ≥ 90 g/L - platelet count at least 100 x 109 /L - Adequate liver function: - Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤2.5 x upper limit of normal range (ULN), or \<5 x ULN in the presence of liver metastases - Total bilirubin \<1.5 x ULN - Adequate renal function defined as a calculated creatinine clearance by Cockcroft - Gault of ≥50 mL/min Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Patients with resectable or locally advanced PDA - Other invasive malignancies diagnosed within the last 2 years which have not been treated with curative intent - Prior immune checkpoint inhibitors or PARP inhibitors. This includes any prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, or anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 agent, or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (e.g, CTLA-4, OX 40, CD137) - Requirement for non-physiological dose of daily oral steroids, or regular use of any other immunosuppressive agents; prednisolone dose of \< 10mg (or equivalent steroid dose) is allowed. Use of inhaled or topical steroids is allowed. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 18 years old * Written informed consent * Histologically or cytologically confirmed PDA * Confirmation that the PDA has TMB \>4 mutations/Mb, or dMMR gene mutation, or MSI-H by IHC. TMB status and dMMR can be obtained from either tissue, or blood. * Radiologically confirmed stage 4 mPDA, with measurable disease * Received no more than 1 prior systemic therapy regimen for unresectable (stage 3 or 4) PDA is allowed * Measurable disease which has not been irradiated in prior radiotherapy * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) of 0 or 1 * Life expectancy \>12 weeks from the date of screening assessment * Adequate bone marrow function: * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 109 /L * Haemoglobin (Hb) ≥ 90 g/L * Platelets ≥100 x 109 /L * Adequate liver function: * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤2.5 x upper limit of normal range (ULN), or \<5 x ULN in the presence of liver metastases * Total bilirubin \<1.5 x ULN * Adequate renal function defined as a calculated creatinine clearance by Cockcroft - Gault of ≥50 mL/min Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with resectable or locally advanced PDA * Other invasive malignancies diagnosed within the last 2 years which have not been treated with curative intent * Prior immune checkpoint inhibitors or PARP inhibitors. This includes any prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, or anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 agent, or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (e.g, CTLA-4, OX 40, CD137) * Requirement for non-physiological dose of daily oral steroids, or regular use of any other immunosuppressive agents; prednisolone dose of \< 10mg (or equivalent steroid dose) is allowed. Use of inhaled or topical steroids is allowed. * Significant acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition, disease or laboratory abnormality, which in the judgment of the investigator would place the patient at undue risk or interfere with the trial. Examples include, but are not limited to: * A history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypersensitivity pneumonitis, cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis affecting pulmonary function, causing breathlessness at rest * Uncontrolled ischaemic heart or other cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, new angina, stroke transient ischaemic attack, or new congestive cardiac failure) within the last 2 months * Stable but significant cardiovascular disease defined by heart failure (New York Heart Association Functional Classification III or IV) or frequent angina * Presence of active infection * Cirrhotic liver disease, known HIV, chronic active or acute hepatitis B, or hepatitis C * History of severe allergy or hypersensitivity reactions * Autoimmune disease requiring chronic use of immunosuppressive agents. * Replacement therapy using physiological doses for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency is allowed. * Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years. Note: Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ, excluding carcinoma in situ of the bladder, that have undergone potentially curative therapy are not excluded. * Has known brain metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis * Has myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) or with features suggestive of MDS/AML. * Women who are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant or are lactating. * Women of child-bearing potential and male patients who are unwilling to adhere to the contraception requirement from informed consent until the last dose of the trial treatment and for 120 days after the last dose of trial treatment. * Patients unable to swallow orally administered medication and patients with gastrointestinal disorders likely to interfere with absorption of the trial medication. * Concomitant use of known potent CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers. Restrictions relating to concomitant medications are described in section 10.9. Please consider wash-out periods. * Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to screening. * Has severe hypersensitivity (≥Grade 3) to pembrolizumab and/or any of its excipients * Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities, not require corticosteroids, and not have had radiation pneumonitis. A 1-week washout is permitted for palliative radiation (≤2 weeks of radiotherapy) to non-CNS disease. * Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. Administration of killed vaccines is allowed. * Participant received colony-stimulating factors (e.g., granulocyte colony-stimulating factor \[G-CSF\], granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor \[GM CSF\] or recombinant erythropoietin) within 28 days prior to the first dose of study intervention. * Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention. * Participant has persistent toxicities (\>CTCAE Grade 2) caused by previous cancer therapy, excluding alopecia. * Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant * Judgment by the Investigator that the patient should not participate in the trial.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Pembrolizumab

Pembrolizumab is a highly selective immunoglobulin G4-kappa humanised monoclonal antibody against Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) receptor. It was generated by grafting the variable sequences of a very high-affinity mouse antihuman PD-1 antibody onto a human IgG4-kappa isotype with the containing a stabilizing Serine 228 to Proline Fc mutation.

DRUG

Olaparib

Olaparib is a potent inhibitor of polyadenosine 5'diphosphoribose polymerase (PARP) developed as a monotherapy as well as for combination with chemotherapy, ionising radiation and other anti-cancer agents including novel agents and immunotherapy.

Locations (13)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Velindre Cancer Centre
Cardiff, United Kingdom
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry, United Kingdom
Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
Glasgow, United Kingdom
St James' University Hospital
Leeds, United Kingdom
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
Royal Free Hospital
London, United Kingdom
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
The Christie
Manchester, United Kingdom
Milton Keynes University Hospital
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, United Kingdom
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth, United Kingdom

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05093231), the sponsor (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05093231 clinical trial studying?

A phase II study combining pembrolizumab with olaparib in metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients with high tumour mutation burden The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05093231?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05093231?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05093231. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05093231. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.