Testing a new needle for pancreatic mass biopsy during endoscopy
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares different suction techniques when using a special needle to take tissue samples from a solid pancreas mass during an endoscopic ultrasound. It aims to find the best way to get high-quality samples for diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a solid mass in the pancreas larger than 1 cm seen on a scan or endoscopy.
- You need a tissue sample from the mass to make a diagnosis.
- You do not have any condition that makes endoscopy unsafe, such as serious heart or blood vessel disease.
- Your blood clotting is normal (no bleeding disorder or low platelet count) and you are not on blood thinners.
- You are not pregnant and have not already been diagnosed through another method.
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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