Can a simple blood test spot pancreatic cancer early enough to save lives?

NCT ID NCT07805681

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This registry study follows 400 people at increased risk for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who receive PancreaSure, a blood test designed to detect early-stage disease. Researchers track whether the test results lead doctors to change surveillance plans, such as scheduling more frequent imaging or procedures. The goal is to see if using this test in real-world practice helps guide care and potentially catch cancer sooner.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PancreaSure blood-based biomarker test
What this could lead to
If this test proves useful, it could help catch pancreatic cancer earlier in people at high risk, potentially improving survival odds.
What could go wrong
This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so it can't prove the test improves outcomes. The test may not reliably detect early cancer, and false results could cause unnecessary procedures or missed cases.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 400 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2029

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Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population will consist of adults (\>45 years) at elevated risk for PDAC or otherwise identified for PDAC early detection testing by their clinician. Factors for high risk include: * Family history in ≥ 2 first-degree relatives, or * Known pathogenic germline mutation (BRCA1/2, CDKN2A, PALB2, ATM, STK11, PRSS1), or * Pancreatic cystic lesion, or * New-onset diabetes with additional risk factors, or * Clinician discretion

Ages

45 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to provide informed written consent and complete the survey in English or Spanish * \>45 years of age * PancreaSure ordered as part of routine clinical care. * At elevated risk for PDAC or is deemed appropriate for PDAC early detection testing based on: * Family history in ≥ 2 first-degree relatives, or * Known pathogenic germline mutation (BRCA1/2, CDKN2A, PALB2, ATM, STK11, PRSS1), or * Pancreatic cystic lesion, or * New-onset diabetes with additional risk factors, or * Clinician discretion Exclusion Criteria: * Prior diagnosis of PDAC or other active malignancy within 3 years (except non-melanoma skin cancer). * Participation in interventional investigational studies that may bias test use. * Inability or unwillingness to comply with follow-up schedule.

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