Pilot Study of Pancreatic Cancer Screening (NCT05058846) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Pilot Study of Pancreatic Cancer Screening
United States250 participantsStarted 2022-01-20
Plain-language summary
This study investigates how often abnormal findings from routine magnetic resonance imaging occur in people with genetic mutations in BReast CAncer gene. (BRCA), ataxia telangiectasia mutated gene (ATM), or PALB2 screened for pancreatic cancer. This study may lead to a greater understanding of cancer and potentially, improvements in cancer screening and treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Ability to provide consent and willing, and able to comply with study procedures Ability to read and speak English
GROUP I:
* Documentation of pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline BRCA 1 and 2, ATM or PALB2 germline genetic mutation
* No strong family history of pancreatic cancer (defined as having \>= 1 first-degree or second-degree relative with a history of pancreatic cancer)
* Age \>= 50 years old at time of consent.
GROUP II:
* Documentation of pathogenic or likely pathogenic germline BRCA 1 and 2, ATM, or PALB2 germline genetic mutation
* Has strong family history of pancreatic cancer (defined as having \>= 1 first-degree or second-degree relative with a history of pancreatic cancer)
* Age \>= 18 years old at time of consent (screening generally begins 10 years prior to the earliest pancreatic cancer in the family)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior or active pancreatic cancer.
* Pregnant women are excluded from this study because effects of an MRI on developing fetus is unknown.
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
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Proportion of participants with of abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings