EUS-guided CTCs + Multi-omics: Predicting Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence and Metastases (NCT07448376) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EUS-guided CTCs + Multi-omics: Predicting Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence and Metastases
China20 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
The investigators conduct a single-center, prospective, observational study to explore the value of EUS-guided portal vein circulating tumor cells (PV-CTCs) and their subtypes combined with multi-omics tests in the early warning of recurrence and metastasis of resectable pancreatic cancer(RPC) and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with solid masses (diameter \> 1 cm) in the pancreatic area within the accessible range of endoscopic ultrasound, as indicated by clinical symptoms, laboratory tests, and imaging examinations (MRI, CT, B-ultrasound), who require biopsy to clarify the nature of the lesion.
. Patients diagnosed with resectable pancreatic cancer, borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, locally advanced pancreatic cancer by imaging(CT/MRI).
. Newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients who have not received radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
. Signed informed consent form.
. Patients must be able to comply with the trial requirements.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
1
Number of circulating tumor cells in the portal vein
Timeframe: Up to 24 months
2
Subpopulation classification of portal vein circulating tumor cells
Timeframe: Up to 24 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07448376
SponsorHuazhong University of Science and Technology
. Patients with coagulation dysfunction (PLT 50,000/mm3, INR \> 1.5; roughly estimated, INR \> 1.5 is approximately equivalent to PT \> 18 seconds)
. Pregnant women
. Patients with hemorrhagic diseases
. Patients with a history of taking anticoagulant drugs such as aspirin and warfarin in the past week
. Patients with absolute contraindications to EUS examination, a history of acute pancreatitis within the past 2 weeks, a history of gastric surgery, pregnancy, severe diseases, or a history of allergy to anesthetics
. Patients whose EUS examination was terminated early due to esophageal stenosis, obstruction, large space-occupying lesions, rapid changes in the patient's heart rate or respiratory rate, patient intolerance, or a large amount of food residue, etc.