Blood test could guide pancreatic cancer therapy

NCT ID NCT04241367

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can find genetic markers that predict how well pancreatic cancer treatments work. Researchers analyzed DNA from tumors circulating in the blood of 420 patients with pancreatic cancer. The goal was to discover biomarkers that could help personalize treatment in the future.

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 could help doctors choose better treatments for pancreatic cancer patients based on their tumor's genetic markers.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study that does not test a new treatment, so it will not directly improve patient outcomes. The findings may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pancreatic adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NATIONAL CANCER CENTER 323, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu,

    Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 410-769, South Korea