Could a simple breath test catch pancreatic cancer sooner?
NCT ID NCT07243262
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing a non-invasive breath test to detect pancreatic cancer earlier. Researchers will collect breath samples from over 6,000 people who have been referred for possible pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the test can accurately identify the small number of people who actually have the disease, helping doctors decide who needs further testing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breath test
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this breath test could help doctors spot pancreatic cancer earlier, when more treatment options are available and survival chances are better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be accurate enough in real-world use, and false positives or negatives could occur.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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