A blood test using light to find pancreatic cancer early
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a new blood test that uses tiny particles and a laser to find signs of pancreatic cancer earlier. It may help people with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) or intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), a type of cyst that can become cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have pancreatic cancer (PDAC) or a certain type of pancreatic cyst (IPMN)
- You have never had cancer before
- Your liver and kidneys are working well enough
- You do not have any blood disorders or active infections
- You are not receiving other treatments that could affect the test results
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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