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Nab-paclitaxel

Phase 2

Locally Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Dec 16, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment23

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Nab-paclitaxel · 1 trial · 5 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT03910387Telotristat Ethyl to Promote Weight Stability in Patients With Advanced Stage Pancreatic CancerLocally Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
COMPLETED23 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Telotristat Ethyl to Promote Weight Stability in Patients With Advanced Stage Pancreatic Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Weight Stability
Baseline up to 3 months after study start

Weight stability will be documented as percent weight change at 3 months compared to baseline.

Secondary Endpoints

Change in 24-hr Urine 5-hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5-HIAA) Levels
Baseline up to 4 months after study start
Mid Arm Circumference (MAC) Measured in cm
Up to 2 years after study start
Quality of Life (QOL)
Up to 2 years after study start
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeSUPPORTIVE_CARE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group 1 (gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel and telotristat ethyl)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel combination chemotherapy on days 1, 8 and 15, and telotristat ethyl PO QD, BID, or TID on days 1 and 8. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Group 2 (gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel)ACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients receive gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy (at the discretion of the investigator) on days 1, 8 and 15. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GemcitabineDRUGGiven gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel combination therapy
Nab-paclitaxelDRUGGiven gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel combination therapy
Telotristat EthylDRUGGiven PO
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: * GROUP 1 (Telotristat ethyl treatment group): Written informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization for release of personal health information. NOTE: HIPAA authorization may be included in the informed consent or obtained separat...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Nab-paclitaxel

What is Nab-paclitaxel used for in locally advanced unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma?

Nab-paclitaxel is being studied for use in locally advanced unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma, a type of pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It is an investigational small molecule oncology drug currently in Phase 2 clinical development for this indication.

Who is developing Nab-paclitaxel?

Nab-paclitaxel is being developed by Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LXRX. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's potential in treating pancreatic cancer.

What phase is Nab-paclitaxel in?

Nab-paclitaxel is in Phase 2 clinical development for locally advanced unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities and is still undergoing clinical trials to assess its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is Nab-paclitaxel in?

Nab-paclitaxel is associated with clinical trial NCT03910387, titled "Telotristat Ethyl to Promote Weight Stability in Patients With Advanced Stage Pancreatic Cancer." This Phase 2 study has been completed and enrolled 23 participants in the United States.

Is Nab-paclitaxel the same as telotristat ethyl?

Nab-paclitaxel is the drug being studied in a clinical trial that also involves telotristat ethyl. The trial NCT03910387 evaluates telotristat ethyl's effect on weight stability in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, including those with locally advanced unresectable disease.