Comparing needle methods for pancreatic mass biopsy
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests different ways of taking a biopsy (tissue sample) from a pancreatic mass using a special needle during an endoscopic ultrasound. It aims to find the best technique for getting a clear diagnosis with fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a solid mass in your pancreas that is larger than 1 cm, seen on a scan or ultrasound.
- You haven't already had a biopsy that gave a diagnosis.
- You don't have serious heart or brain conditions that would make endoscopy unsafe.
- You don't have bleeding problems (like low platelets or taking blood thinners) and you're not pregnant.
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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