Identify microRNAs in Cachexia in Pancreatic Carcinoma (NCT05275075) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Identify microRNAs in Cachexia in Pancreatic Carcinoma
Stopped: Translational scientist left university
United States40 participantsStarted 2022-12-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the proportion of pancreatic patients who experience weight loss and cachexia, and to identify any differences in the genes between patient groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female patient, who is ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent.
. Patients with operable pancreatic tumors diagnosed in the last 12 months prior to consent with clinical discretion or pathology confirmed as adenocarcinoma.
. Patient has stage I or higher disease who is considered a candidate for surgical resection of pancreatic cancer, with or without neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who do not meet the criteria for surgical resection.
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?
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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 African American pancreatic cancer patients with weight loss and cachexia.