EUS-Guided Chemoablation for Pancreatic Cysts
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new procedure using an ultrasound camera passed through your mouth to inject medicine directly into pancreatic cysts. It may help shrink cysts in people who cannot have surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a pancreatic cyst confirmed by specialized ultrasound testing (EUS) with fluid analysis or tissue biopsy
- Your cyst is at least 1 cm (about half an inch) in diameter on imaging
- You are not a good candidate for pancreatic surgery due to age, liver disease, obesity, heart/lung problems, or other serious conditions
- You have a life expectancy of at least 1 year
- You can give informed consent (or have a legal representative who can)
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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