Biopsy techniques for pancreatic masses
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares different ways of collecting tissue samples from a pancreatic mass during an endoscopic ultrasound procedure. The goal is to see which technique gives the most accurate diagnosis with fewer complications, helping guide treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a solid lump in your pancreas that is larger than 1 cm (about the size of a pea), confirmed by imaging.
- You are scheduled for a biopsy using endoscopic ultrasound (a thin, flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound probe inserted through the mouth).
- You do not have severe heart or brain conditions that would make endoscopy unsafe.
- You have no bleeding problems (normal blood clotting and platelet levels, not taking blood thinners).
- You are not pregnant or possibly pregnant, and you have not had a previous diagnosis from another biopsy 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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