Camera probe spots hidden pancreatic lesions during surgery
NCT ID NCT03729453
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a tiny camera called SpyGlass that doctors insert into the pancreatic duct during surgery for a condition called IPMN (a type of cyst that can turn into cancer). The goal is to see if the camera can find small, hidden tumors that standard scans miss. About 100 patients scheduled for pancreatic surgery will take part. The results will help design a larger, more definitive trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
SpyGlass catheter (a tiny camera inserted into the pancreatic duct during surgery)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons detect hidden tumors during IPMN surgery, potentially reducing the need for repeat operations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (100 participants) focused on gathering data, not proving a treatment works. The device may not find all lesions, and there are risks from the procedure itself.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Academic Medical Center
Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands
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Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
Hyderabad, 500-082, India
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Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hospital University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Kansai Medical University
Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, 210029, China
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University Hospital of UMEA
Umeå, 907 37, Sweden
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University of Colorado Hospital
Denver, Colorado, 80045, United States