New biobank aims to unlock secrets of pancreatic cancer in diverse populations

NCT ID NCT03851133

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is creating a biobank—a collection of blood, tumor tissue, and health data—from 500 people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to learn why some groups are affected more than others and how cachexia (severe weight loss) develops. Participants donate samples and fill out questionnaires over a year, but no new treatments are tested.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this biobank could help researchers find better ways to personalize care and reduce health disparities for pancreatic cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects data and samples but does not test a therapy, so it won't directly improve survival or symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER CACHEXIA PANCREATIC CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Advent Health - Orlando

Orlando, Florida, 32804, United States
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
Lakeland Regional Health

Lakeland, Florida, 33805, United States
Lee Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center

Fort Myers, Florida, 33905, United States
Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, United States
Palmetto General Hospital

Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States
St Anthony's Baycare/Bay Surgical Specialists

St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705, United States
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center & Jackson Memorial Hospital

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
University of Florida - Gainesville

Gainesville, Florida, 32610-0109, United States
University of Florida - Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States
University of Florida - Orlando

Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
University of South Florida/Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States

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