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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

CEB-01 in Locally Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Exploratory Clinical Trial to Assess Safety, Tolerability Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of CEB-01 PLGA Membrane in Participants With Pancreatic Cancer.

CEB-01 in Locally Resectable Pancreatic Cancer (NCT06538857) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Pancreatic Carcinoma, sponsored by Cebiotex. 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

The CEB-01 implant is a membrane containing SN-38, the active metabolite of irinotecan, an already authorized chemotherapeutic agent. After surgical removal of the pancreatic cancer tumor, CEB 01 will be placed in the surgical bed for a local and sustained release of the chemotherapy. This is expected to delay or prevent local recurrence of pancreatic cancer after surgery, while keeping a tolerable toxicity profile. The study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of CEB-01 in patients with locally resectable pancreatic cancer

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Pancreatic Carcinoma 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 39 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: 1. Age ≥18 years. 2. Participants must have a diagnosis of: 1. Lesion/s of diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) de novo carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas with only locally advanced disease, resectable or borderline resectable. 2. Histopathological confirmation of the diagnosis can be done during surgery by means of intraoperative biopsy as per clinical practice. No need of preoperative biopsy. 3. Participants previously treated with chemotherapy will be eligible if they have not had documented progressive disease during treatment. 4. Participants must have radiographically measurable disease; measurable disease is defined as the presence of at least one lesion obtained by a validate imaging technique (i.e., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan, PET scan, ultrasounds or others) that can be accurately measured. 5. Participants should have surgically removable lesion/s for what they will be submitted to a pancreatoduodenectomy. 6. Normal renal function as defined by biochemical parameters as follows: creatinine ≤2 mg/dl or kidney function (creatinine clearance) at least 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. 7. Haematological and cardiac function as defined by biochemical and haematological parameters as follows: haemoglobin (Hb) ≥10 g/dL (with preoperative transfusion), platelet count at least 80.000/mm3 with intraoperative transfusion, white blood cells (WBC) ≥3.000/mm3, neutrophil count ≥1.500/mm3. ...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: 1. Age ≥18 years. 2. Participants must have a diagnosis of: 1. Lesion/s of histologically or cytologically confirmed de novo carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas with only locally advanced disease, resectable or borderline resectable. 2. Histopathological confirmation of the diagnosis can be done during surgery by means of intraoperative biopsy as per clinical practice. No need of preoperative biopsy. 3. Participants previously treated with chemotherapy will be eligible if they have not had documented progressive disease during treatment. 4. Participants must have radiographically measurable disease; measurable disease is defined as the presence of at least one lesion obtained by a validate imaging technique (i.e., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan, PET scan, ultrasounds or others) that can be accurately measured. 5. Participants should have surgically removable lesion/s for what they will be submitted to a pancreatoduodenectomy. 6. Normal renal function as defined by biochemical parameters as follows: creatinine ≤2 mg/dl or creatinine clearance ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. 7. Haematological and cardiac function as defined by biochemical and haematological parameters as follows: haemoglobin (Hb) ≥10 g/dL (with preoperative transfusion), platelets ≥80.000/mm3 with intraoperative transfusion, white blood cells (WBC) ≥3.000/mm3, neutrophil count ≥1.500/mm3. 8. Liver function as defined by biochemical parameters as follows: alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 4 times the upper limit of normality \[ULN\]. Recommended serum bilirubin for eligibility is bilirubin ≤ 10 mg/dl (or equivalent value in μmol/L units). Preoperative biliary drainage to be done according to regular practice in each center. Patients in whom preoperative biliary drainage cannot be performed or biliary drainage was not completely effective, individualized decision to be made when bilirubin is ≥ 10 mg/dl (or equivalent value in μmol/L units). 9. Participants must have fully recovered from the acute toxic effects (Grade 3 or above) of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy prior to entering this trial. 10. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is allowed in borderline and/or locally advanced cases borderline completed at least 4 weeks before surgery. 11. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0 or 1. 12. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) pregnancy test at time of screening. 13. Men and women of childbearing potential must be willing to use adequate contraception throughout the study and for 6 months after surgery. 14. The participant or a legally authorized guardian must acknowledge in writing that consent to become a study subject has been obtained prior to any protocol screening procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other malignancies within past 2 years. 2. R2 resections (macroscopic disease remains after surgery). 3. Patients with homozygous UGT1A1 known to be at risk of increased toxicity with irinotecan and SN-38. 4. Active bacterial, viral or fungal infection. 5. Known history of active human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, hepatitis B, hepatitis C or chronic liver disease. Testing is not required in the absence of clinical findings or suspicion. 6. Impossibility of ensuring adequate follow-up. 7. Participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study. 8. Contraindication to computed tomography scan (CT). 9. Major surgery within 14 days prior to starting study drug or still in recovery after experiencing surgical complications; neither tumour biopsy nor central line insertion are considered a major surgery. 10. Other relevant concomitant illnesses. 11. Participants' status post-allogeneic stem cell transplant are not eligible. 12. Participants with disease of any major organ system that would compromise their ability to withstand therapy. 13. Pregnancy or lactation. Pregnant women are excluded from this study; if the patient is a lactating mother, breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Treatments Being Tested

PROCEDURE

Standard surgery

The location and size of the tumor determine the type of surgery.

DRUG

CEB-01

It is novel formulation for local release of chemotherapy. It consists of a biocompatible and biodegradable nanofiber membrane made of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), which is loaded with the anti-tumor drug SN-38 and implanted in the surgical bed after tumor removal.

Locations (4)

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.

Hospital Clínico y Provincial de Barcelona
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
H. Clínico San Carlos
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
H.U. Virgen del Rocío
Seville, Sevilla, Spain
H. Clínico Univ. de Valencia
Valencia, Valencia, Spain

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06538857), the sponsor (Cebiotex), 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 NCT06538857 clinical trial studying?

The CEB-01 implant is a membrane containing SN-38, the active metabolite of irinotecan, an already authorized chemotherapeutic agent. After surgical removal of the pancreatic cancer tumor, CEB 01 will be placed in the surgical bed for a local and sustained release of the chemotherapy. This is expected to delay or prevent local recurrence of pancreatic cancer after surgery, while keeping a tolerable toxicity profile. The study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of CEB-01 in patients with locally resectable pancreatic cancer The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06538857?

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 NCT06538857?

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 NCT06538857. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06538857. 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.