New test could spot dangerous pancreatic cysts earlier

NCT ID NCT02110498

Summary

This study aims to develop better tools to tell harmless pancreatic cysts apart from those that could turn into cancer. Researchers will collect information from 3,000 adults with pancreatic cysts, using imaging scans and fluid analysis to look for patterns. The goal is to create a more accurate method to guide treatment decisions and reduce unnecessary surgeries.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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