Feasibility of the loop brush EUS-FNA for characterization of pancreatic cysts: pilot clinical investigation

NCT ID NCT07814326

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Summary

This investigation aims to demonstrate the feasibility of the lbFNA device for the first time in pancreatic cysts in humans. This study will be used as a base for further investigations on the safety and diagnostic accuracy of the lbFNA device.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 8 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2028

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pancreatic cystic lesions that require surgical resection according to MDT conference * Assessed as fit for surgery * Age \>18 years * Given written informed consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Cyst not accessible by lbFNA * Cyst not accessible for resection that includes the puncture canal for lbFNA * Cyst with calcified content * Inability to understand written or oral information, which hinders the ability to give informed consent

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Conditions

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Pancreatic Neoplasms

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Surgery, Umeå University Hospital

    Umeå, Sweden

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