Electric pulse ablation for pancreatic growths
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial uses a special endoscopic tool to deliver electric pulses to abnormal growths in the pancreas. It may help people who cannot have surgery for these growths.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are older than 18.
- You have a fluid-filled sac or a low-grade tumor in the pancreas confirmed by a biopsy.
- Your growth is at least 2 cm (if it's a cyst) or 1 cm (if it's a low-grade tumor).
- You are not a candidate for surgery due to health issues or personal choice.
- You are expected to live at least another year.
- You can give informed consent, and if you could become pregnant, you have a negative pregnancy test on the day of treatment.
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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