A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel Combined With Momelotinib in Subjects With Previously Untreated Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Preceded by a Dose-finding, Lead-in Phase
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Sponsor: Sierra Oncology LLC - a GSK company



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