Heat treatment for pancreatic cysts and neuroendocrine tumors
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that uses heat to treat certain pancreatic cysts (fluid-filled sacs) and small neuroendocrine tumors (hormone-producing growths). It may be an option if surgery isn't possible or if you prefer to avoid it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a pancreatic cyst or small neuroendocrine tumor that your medical team agrees is suitable for this heat-based treatment
- You are either unable to have surgery or have chosen not to have surgery
- You can understand the study goals and sign an informed consent form
- You do not have an uncorrectable bleeding disorder or take anticoagulants (blood thinners) that cannot be stopped
- You are not pregnant
- Your imaging shows the tumor or cyst is confined to the pancreas without spread to distant organs
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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