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At a Glance
Age
Up to 17
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,600 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children under 18 who have had pancreatitis. Participants will provide blood, saliva, urine, or stool samples for genetic testing to help identify mutations that may lead to pancreatic cancer.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am under 18 years old.
I have had at least 2 episodes of acute pancreatitis.
I have chronic pancreatitis with irreversible changes in my pancreas.
I or my parent have signed a consent form for this study.
I or my parent have authorized the release of my health information.
You may not be able to join if
I have a significant medical illness that can't be controlled.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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This clinical trial collects blood, saliva, urine, or stool samples to help identify possible genetic mutations that may increase a person's chance at developing pancreatic cancer. Finding genetic markers among pediatric patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis may help identify patients who are at risk of pancreatic cancer.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* All subjects/parents must sign an informed consent and/or assent indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of this study
* Subjects/parents must have signed an authorization for the release of their or their child's protected health information
* All childre…
Inclusion Criteria:
* All subjects/parents must sign an informed consent and/or assent indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of this study
* Subjects/parents must have signed an authorization for the release of their or their child's protected health information
* All children must be under 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
* All children providing samples should fit the ARP or CP inclusion criteria defined below:
* Acute pancreatitis (AP): AP is defined as requiring 2 of the following:
* Abdominal pain compatible with AP
* Serum amylase and/or lipase values \>= 3 times upper limits of normal
* Imaging findings of AP, such as gland enlargement, acute inflammatory changes, and fluid collections
* ARP is defined as: At least 2 episodes of acute pancreatitis with complete resolution of pain and a \>= 1 month pain-free interval between episodes
* Chronic Pancreatitis:
* Children with at least:
* One irreversible structural change in the pancreas with or without abdominal pain +/- exocrine pancreatic insufficiency +/- diabetes
* Irreversible structural changes:
* Ductal calculi, dilated side branches, parenchymal calcifications found in any imaging (abdominal ultrasound \[abd US\], magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography \[MRI/MRCP\], computerized tomography \[CT\], endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography \[ERCP\], endoscopic US \[EUS\])
* Ductal obstruction or stricture/dilatation/irregularities that are persistent (for \>= 2 months) on any imaging
* Parenchymal atrophy, irregular contour, accentuated lobular architecture, cavities alone are not diagnostic findings for CP
* Surgical or pancreatic biopsy specimen demonstrating histopathologic features compatible with CP (acinar atrophy, fibrosis, protein plugs, infiltration with lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects must not have any significant medical illnesses that in the investigator's opinion cannot be adequately controlled with appropriate therapy or would compromise the subject's ability to tolerate study interventions
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