Scan for fat in the pancreas and link it to cyst features
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses scans to measure how common “fatty change” is in the pancreas. It then looks at whether fatty change is related to specific features of pancreatic cysts (and may also include healthy people).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have at least one pancreatic cyst that looks like IPMN or MCN on CT/MRI/EUS, and it’s at least 5 mm (or you are a healthy subject).
- You can understand the study and sign a written consent form and follow the study steps.
- You can have MRI scanning (no metal implants and no MRI contraindications).
- You can safely have endoscopy (a scope exam) if your study team requests it.
- You do not have a history of pancreatic cancer or prior pancreatic surgery, and you do not drink alcohol heavily.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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