Blood Markers for Early Pancreas Cancer Research

Blood Markers of Early Pancreas Cancer

Recruiting Observational Study
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 PreDiabetes Pancreas Cyst Chronic Pancreatitis Genetic Predisposition to Disease Inherited Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
19 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,250 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Nebraska · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people at higher risk for pancreatic cancer to help find blood markers that could improve early detection. Participants will need to visit Omaha, NE twice a year to provide blood samples.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 19 years or older
  • I can give written consent
  • I can visit Omaha, NE twice a year
  • I have new onset type 2 diabetes or high-risk pre-diabetes
  • I have a pancreatic cyst or chronic pancreatitis
  • I have family members with pancreatic cancer or a genetic risk

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had pancreatic cancer
  • I am currently being treated for cancer
  • I have been on metformin for 3 years or more

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Identifying biomarkers of early pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) could facilitate screening for individuals at higher than average risk and expedite the diagnosis in individuals with symptoms and substantially improve an individual's chance of surviving the disease. The investigators propose a longitudinal study of subjects at higher than average risk of PDAC in order to generate clinical …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥19 * Able to provide written, informed consent * Able to attend an in-person study visit in Omaha, NE twice a year to collect blood samples * Must also meet criteria for one specific cohort. Participants who meet criteria for more than one cohort are eligible. (The intent…
Contacts

Suzanne M Wessling, RN, BSN

402-559-1577

suzanne.wessling@unmc.edu

CONTACT

Kelsey A Klute, MD

402-559-8500

kelsey.klute@unmc.edu

CONTACT