Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Signatures Associated With Lymph Node Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer (NCT07161921) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Signatures Associated With Lymph Node Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer
China55 participantsStarted 2021-05-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the association between gut microbiota and lymph node metastasis (LNM) in pancreatic cancer. While gut microbial dysbiosis has been linked to pancreatic cancer development and distant metastasis, its role in LNM remains unclear. By comparing the gut microbiota and metabolite profiles of patients with and without LNM, the study aims to identify key microbial and metabolic signatures linked to metastasis. Additionally, predictive models will be developed to facilitate preoperative identification of high-risk patients, with the goal of improving clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-75 years
* Agree to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* A prior diagnosis of other malignancies, infectious diseases, psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders, or conditions affecting the oral or gastrointestinal systems;
* Recent medical treatments or procedures within specific time frames, including: (a) Use of antibiotics, hormone therapy, or immunosuppressive agents within the past three months. (b) Undergoing gastrointestinal reconstructive surgery within the past three months. (c) Regular use of laxatives, antidiarrheal medications, or high-dose probiotics within the past month. (d) Participation in gastrointestinal examinations within the past three days
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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microbiota profiles
Timeframe: Through the completion of study, an average of 3 years