Pancreatic Cancer Screening for New Diabetes Patients

A Pancreatic Cancer Screening Study in Individuals With New-Onset or Deteriorating Diabetes Mellitus

Recruiting Observational Study
Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic Neoplasms Diabetes Mellitus
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
50 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
800 (estimated)
Sponsor
Nuvance Health · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 50 and older who have been diagnosed with diabetes recently. Participants will undergo MRI scans and provide blood samples to help develop a blood test for pancreatic cancer.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Pancreatitis

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 50 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with diabetes in the past year.
  • I have a family history of diabetes.
  • I have worsening diabetes with a recent spike in HbA1c.
  • I am willing to undergo MRI scans.
  • I can give informed consent.
  • I can return for all study assessments.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer before.
  • I have had cancer that needed treatment in the past 5 years.
  • I have received chemotherapy in the last 6 months.
  • I have hereditary pancreatitis.
  • I am pregnant or nursing.
  • I have health issues that my doctor thinks would prevent me from joining this trial.

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
The main goal of this study is to explore the relationship between new-onset diabetes mellitus/deteriorating diabetes and a subsequent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic cholangiopancreatography (MRI/MRCP) will be utilized to screen for early stage pancreatic cancer or precursor lesions. Participants will be asked to donate a blood sample at specific intervals …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age of at least 50 years. * DM of Confirmed Duration: DM diagnosed within the past 12 months AND documentation of prior normal FPG, OGTT or HbA1c levels within the past 2 years. Requirement for HbA1c ≥ 6.5% OR * DM of Unconfirmed Duration: DM diagnosed within the past 12 month…
Contacts

Tammy Lo, MSN

203-855-3551

Tammy.Lo@nuvancehealth.org

CONTACT

Pramila Krumholtz, MSN

203-739-7997

Pramila.Krumholtz@nuvancehealth.org

CONTACT