EUS-guided heat treatment for pancreatic cysts
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether an endoscopy-based “radiofrequency ablation” (controlled heating) can manage certain pancreatic cysts that look high-risk. It’s designed for people who are not good candidates for surgery, aiming to shrink or control the cyst safely.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You have a pancreatic cyst (confirmed by endoscopy sampling) that is at least 2 cm and looks high-risk on imaging
- Your cyst is not cancer and is not a pseudocyst (benign fluid collection)
- Your doctor says you cannot safely have surgery, and you prefer non-surgical treatment
- You can safely receive anesthesia for an endoscopy, and you have at least a year of expected life
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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