Better imaging for pancreatic cyst material
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial uses a special ultrasound technique (Superb Microvascular Imaging) to better understand the material inside a type of pancreatic cyst called a PIMPT. It may help doctors decide if the cyst is dangerous without needing more invasive tests.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an endoscopic ultrasound (a scope with ultrasound) to check a pancreatic cyst called a PIMPT.
- The cyst must have material inside it that is at least 3 millimeters (about 1/8 inch) and whose nature is not yet known.
- You must be covered by French social security and speak French.
- You must be able to give your informed consent to join the study.
- You should not have signs of cancer (such as a solid mass, spread to other organs, or fluid in the belly) or be 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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