New MRI scan could predict pancreatic cancer treatment success

NCT ID NCT06600906

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests a new type of MRI scan that uses a special contrast agent (hyperpolarized carbon-13 pyruvate) to see how pancreatic tumors process nutrients. The goal is to predict whether treatment is working earlier than standard scans. The study involves 70 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer who will receive the new scan alongside their usual care.

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  • University of California, San Francisco

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    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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