Molecular Detection of Advanced Neoplasia in Pancreatic Cysts

ConditionPancreas Cyst
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-120
SponsorMayo Clinic

About this trial

Researchers are trying to find out whether new tests ("biomarkers") of blood, stool, pancreas cyst fluid, or pancreas juice can be used to diagnose malignant or pre-malignant changes in pancreas cysts.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients with pancreatic cystic lesions meeting Fukuoka worrisome or Fukuoka high-risk criteris

Patients with suspected cystic neoplasm of the pancreas

Able to provide written informed consent

Disqualifiers

Pregnant and/or nursing

Incarceration

Imaging showing possible pancreatic cancer

Prior history of pancreatic cancer or pancreatic surgery

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Blood, stool, pancreatic juice and cyst fluid collection
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Endoscopy Exam

Treatment groups

800 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Mayo Clinic

Lead sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator