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Nab-paclitaxel+ Gemcitabine

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Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic | Small molecule | Oncology |Theriva Biologics, Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 27, 2026

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment6

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Clinical trial landscape

Nab-paclitaxel+ Gemcitabine · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT07701486A Study of More Frequent Dosing of VCN-01 Combined With Standard Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Pancreatic CancerPancreas Cancer, Metastatic
RECRUITING6 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
A Study of More Frequent Dosing of VCN-01 Combined With Standard Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
From enrolment up to 30-days from the last dose of study intervention

Frequency and proportion of participants experiencing AEs/SAEs; descriptive statistics for laboratory values.

Pharmacokinetics (PK) of VCN-01
From enrollment up to 30 days from the last dose of study intervention

VCN-01 concentration in blood at predefined time points.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
High doseEXPERIMENTALThe initial dosing regimen for this study comprises three "macrocycles", each of which comprises one dose of VCN-01 followed one week later by 2 cycles of GnP according to standard of care

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VCN-01 oncolytic adenovirus (zabilugene almadenorepvec)BIOLOGICALThe initial dosing regimen for this study comprises up to three "macrocycles", each of which comprises one dose of VCN-01 followed one week later by 2 cycles of GnP according to standard of care (SoC)
Nab-paclitaxel + GemcitabineDRUGIV nab-paclitaxel (starting dose 125 mg/m²) followed by IV gemcitabine (starting dose 1,000 mg/m²) according to SoC clinical practice (GnP SoC). Dose modifications and interruptions permitted per prescribing information/SmPC.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent obtained prior to initiating any trial-specific procedures or assessments. * Male or female patients aged 18 years or over. * Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed pancreatic adenocarcinoma that is metastatic (stage IV) at diagnosis a...

Countries:Spain
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWJul 27, 2026NCT07701486Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWJul 27, 2026NCT07701486Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWJul 27, 2026NCT07701486Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
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Frequently asked questions about Nab-paclitaxel+ Gemcitabine

What is Nab-paclitaxel used for in pancreatic cancer?

Nab-paclitaxel is being studied in combination with gemcitabine for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma and metastatic pancreas cancer. It is an investigational small molecule in Phase 2 clinical development for these indications, evaluated in patients with newly diagnosed metastatic disease.

What does Nab-paclitaxel target?

Nab-paclitaxel is a small molecule that targets microtubules, which are essential components of cell division. By stabilizing microtubules, it disrupts cancer cell proliferation. This mechanism is being evaluated in combination with gemcitabine for metastatic pancreatic cancer in clinical trials.

Who makes Nab-paclitaxel?

Nab-paclitaxel is being developed by Theriva Biologics, Inc., a company traded under the ticker TOVX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug in combination with gemcitabine for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer.

What phase is Nab-paclitaxel in?

Nab-paclitaxel is in Phase 2 clinical development for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and an additional Phase 1 trial is currently recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Nab-paclitaxel in?

Nab-paclitaxel is being evaluated in two clinical trials. NCT05673811 is a completed Phase 2 study of nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine plus or minus VCN-01 in metastatic pancreatic cancer with 112 participants. NCT07701486 is a recruiting Phase 1 study of more frequent VCN-01 dosing combined with standard chemotherapy in newly diagnosed metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Is Nab-paclitaxel the same as Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine?

Nab-paclitaxel is the same as Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine when used in combination therapy. The drug is studied as part of a regimen that includes gemcitabine, and this combination is referred to as Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine in clinical trial contexts for pancreatic cancer treatment.