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

NCT ID NCT03851133

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.

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