Biophotonic Nanoparticle-enabled Laser Blood Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer (NCT07659639) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Biophotonic Nanoparticle-enabled Laser Blood Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Italy400 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
LASERBLOOD is based on a biophotonic technology that can be used to predict the development of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in particular categories of subjects at risk (e.g. persons with diabetes, obese people, patients with Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm \[IPMN\] or other cystic diseases of the pancreas, etc.) and at the same time offer the possibility of verifying the real effectiveness of the treatments to which affected patients are subjected.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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\*\*Inclusion criteria for patients with PDAC and IPMN:\*\*
* No history of prior neoplastic diseases;
* Adequate renal and hepatic function;
* No hematologic disorders;
* Age ≥ 18 years;
* No active infections;
* Written informed consent.
\*\*Exclusion criteria:\*\*
* Severe pre-existing medical conditions, such as serious illnesses or other medical conditions that could negatively affect study outcomes or pose a high risk to the patient's health;
* Ongoing therapies that could interfere with the study or alter the results.
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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Diagnostic Accuracy of the Biophotonic Nanoparticle-Enabled Laser Blood Test (LASERBLOOD) for Detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
Timeframe: At baseline (time of enrollment), with reference standard diagnosis confirmed within 12 months