Assessment of SMI (Superb Microvascular Imaging) for Characterising the Endocystic Material of Pa… (NCT07663734) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of SMI (Superb Microvascular Imaging) for Characterising the Endocystic Material of Papillary Intraductal Mucinous Pancreatic Tumours (PIMPT)
France60 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
There are many types of pancreatic cysts, and papillary intraductal mucinous pancreatic tumours (PIMPTs) are among the most common.
PIMPTs carry a risk of progressing to a cancerous lesion. To assess this risk, the key examination involves performing an endoscopic ultrasound combined with an injection of a contrast agent called Sonovue.
Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) is a new ultrasound modality that enables the analysis of PIMPTs without the need for a Sonovue injection.
The Mermoz Endoscopy Centre will be equipped with an ultrasound console enabling SMI to be performed during an endoscopic ultrasound examination.
This technology is now available on the new EUS Aplio i800 console (Canon-Olympus), which bears the CE mark.
To date, no data have been published on the potential of SMI for analysing a PIMPT. This is why this clinical investigation is being conducted
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient referred for an endoscopic ultrasound assessment of a PIMPT
* Patient with endocystic material of undetermined nature measuring 3 mm or more
* Patient registered with or covered by the social security scheme
* Patient who speaks French
* Patient who has signed an informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient whose lesion meets the criteria for malignancy (tissue mass, metastases, ascites, vascular infiltration)
* Patient for whom Sonovue is contraindicated
* Pregnant woman
* Vulnerable patient: an adult under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, or deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision
* Patient admitted to hospital without consent
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
1
SMI sensitivity
Timeframe: Day 0
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07663734
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche