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Frailty profile precluding FOLFIRINOX in PDAC: ECOG ≥2, OR (age ≥75 + Charlson ≥3), OR co...

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IDRF-PDAC-FRAILTY-AGE
TypeRed flag
Statusreviewed 2026-04-26 | pending_clinical_signoff
DiseasesDIS-PDAC
SourcesSRC-ESMO-PANCREATIC-2024 SRC-NCCN-PANCREATIC-2025

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DefinitionFrailty profile precluding FOLFIRINOX in PDAC: ECOG ≥2, OR (age ≥75 + Charlson ≥3), OR composite (age ≥70 + albumin <3.0 + cachexia ≥10% weight loss). Triggers gem-nab-pac (better-tolerated alternative) OR gemcitabine monotherapy OR best supportive care.
Clinical directionde-escalate
Categoryfrailty-age
Shifts algorithmALGO-PDAC-METASTATIC-1L

Trigger Logic

{
  "any_of": [
    {
      "comparator": ">=",
      "finding": "ecog",
      "threshold": 2
    },
    {
      "all_of": [
        {
          "comparator": ">=",
          "finding": "age",
          "threshold": 75
        },
        {
          "comparator": ">=",
          "finding": "charlson_score",
          "threshold": 3
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "all_of": [
        {
          "comparator": ">=",
          "finding": "age",
          "threshold": 70
        },
        {
          "comparator": "<",
          "finding": "albumin_g_dl",
          "threshold": 3.0
        },
        {
          "comparator": ">=",
          "finding": "weight_loss_pct_3mo",
          "threshold": 10
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "type": "composite_score"
}

Notes

ACCORD-11 excluded ECOG ≥2; FOLFIRINOX in real-world frail patients has Grade 3-4 toxicity ~75% + early discontinuation. MPACT trial for gem-nab-pac was more permissive (KPS 70-100); better fit for the borderline-fit patient. Pure BSC for ECOG 4 or organ failure.

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