Spatial Multi-omics and Intelligent Early Warning of Pancreatic Cancer Cachexia (NCT07670286) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Spatial Multi-omics and Intelligent Early Warning of Pancreatic Cancer Cachexia
China500 participantsStarted 2026-04-24
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to explore the spatial multi-omics mechanism of cachexia in pancreatic cancer and construct a high-precision multimodal intelligent early warning model for its early diagnosis in pathologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients aged ≥18 years with an expected survival of ≥1 month.
The main questions it aims to answer are: 1) Can spatial transcriptomics/metabolomics reveal the interaction mechanism between tumor microenvironment and metabolism in pancreatic cancer cachexia? 2)Can a multimodal AI early warning model be built to achieve accurate early identification of pancreatic cancer cachexia? Researchers will compare the surgical cohort and advanced cohort to see the differences in cachexia incidence and progression rules among different subgroups. Participants will complete baseline questionnaires on physical and mental state, nutrition and muscle strength, undergo imaging examinations and provide biological samples (blood, feces, tissue etc.), and receive regular follow-ups for updated questionnaires, imaging rechecks and supplementary biological sample collection until death, loss to follow-up or voluntary withdrawal.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with pathologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
* Aged ≥18 years with an expected survival time of ≥1 month (to be assessed for the advanced cohort). Assessment criteria: Comprehensive evaluation based on the patient's radiological tumor burden, vital organ function and physical status. Specific quantitative indicators: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0-2, or Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score of ≥60. For patients in the advanced cohort, the assessment shall be jointly confirmed by two attending physicians with the professional title of associate chief physician or above in combination with radiological examination results.
* Voluntarily sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Complicated with other untreated malignant tumors or severe mental disorders.
* Pregnant women or patients unable to cooperate with follow-up.
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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Overall Survival
Timeframe: Time from enrollment to all-cause death, assessed up to 3 years.