Finding pancreatic cancer early in Swiss primary care
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is testing a way to find pancreatic cancer early by offering MRI scans to people aged 60 and older who have a higher risk — either because of new diabetes with weight loss, or because of family history or a genetic mutation. If you qualify, you would get an MRI to check for early signs of cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You either have new type 2 diabetes (diagnosed in the last 2 years) with recent unintentional weight loss, or a family history of pancreatic cancer or a known genetic risk (BRCA or CDKN2A mutation).
- You visit a GP in Canton Zurich or a nearby area (within 1 hour travel), or you can sign up online.
- You can have an MRI scan (no metal implants or severe claustrophobia).
- You speak English or German well enough to talk with the study team.
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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