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Blood tests could spot pancreas cancer sooner

NCT ID NCT03568630

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nebraska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is following 1,250 people at higher risk for pancreas cancer, including those with new diabetes, pancreatic cysts, or a family history. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data twice a year for several years. The goal is to find early markers in the blood that could lead to faster diagnosis and better survival.

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 could lead to a blood test that catches pancreas cancer earlier, when it's more treatable.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to find reliable markers, and results might not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic pancreatitis cystic tumor of the pancreas hereditary disease inherited disease susceptibility Pancreatic Cyst pancreatic mucinous-cystic neoplasm prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PANCREATITIS DIABETES MELLITUS (TYPE 2) GENETIC PREDISPOSITION TO DISEASE INHERITED DISEASE PANCREAS CYST PREDIABETES

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

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