Can we predict who will develop pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis?
NCT ID NCT03324698
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This large study follows thousands of people with chronic pancreatitis over many years to understand how the disease naturally progresses. Researchers are tracking complications such as diabetes, pancreatic cancer, and bile duct blockages. The goal is to identify risk factors that could help predict and potentially prevent these serious outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors predict which chronic pancreatitis patients are most at risk for serious complications, enabling earlier intervention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not test any new therapy. The findings may not apply to populations outside China.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University
Shanghai, 200433, China
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