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A Study of Blood Based Biomarkers for Pancreas Adenocarcinoma

United States, Israel120 participantsStarted 2017-10-30

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to develop a minimally invasive test to diagnose pancreatic cancer at early stages of disease and monitor response to treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Cohort 1: Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Cohort Inclusion Criteria * Radiological, histological or cytological confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma by the enrolling institution * Patient planning to receive systemic treatment * Hemoglobin \> 8 * ECOG performance status 0-2 * A minimum age of 18 years old * Willing to undergo a tumor biopsy * Willing to provide permission to obtain banked tumor tissue for analysis (previous biopsies or surgical material). Cohort 2: Operable Pancreatic Cancer Cohort Inclusion Criteria * Radiological, histological or cytological confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma by the enrolling institution * Patient planned to undergo upfront resection * No pre-operative systemic therapy nor chemoradiation therapy planned * Hemoglobin \> 8 * ECOG performance status 0-2 * A minimum age of 18 years old * Willing to undergo a tumor biopsy * Willing to provide permission to obtain banked tumor tissue for analysis (previous biopsies or surgical material). Cohort 3: Acute Benign Pancreatic Pathology Control Inclusion Criteria * Confirmed diagnosis of acute pancreatitis or other acute pancreatic pathology by the enrolling institution * Hemoglobin \> 8 * ECOG performance status 0-2 * A minimum age of 18 years old Cohort 4: Chronic Benign Pancreatic Pathology Control Inclusion Criteria * Confirmed diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis or other non-cystic chronic pancreatic pathology by the enr…

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in biomarkers to determine sensitivity and specificity of the assay to diagnose early stage pancreatic cancer

Timeframe: 4 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03334708

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-10-30

Contact for this trial

Kenneth Yu, MD

646-888-4188 yuk1@mskcc.org

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.