Microplastics found in pancreas? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07486128

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study aims to find and measure microplastics in the pancreas of 10 people having pancreatic surgery. Researchers will also check fat tissue and blood. The goal is to see if microplastics are linked to metabolic problems or cancer. This is an early, observational study, not a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS di Roma

    Rome, Lazio, 00168, Italy

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