Scientists hunt for pancreatic cancer signs in waste fluid

NCT ID NCT04370574

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

Summary

This study looks for new ways to diagnose pancreatic cancer, a disease that is often caught too late. Researchers will analyze fluid that is normally thrown away after a standard biopsy procedure. They hope to find proteins or other molecules that could lead to a simple blood test for earlier detection. The study involves 200 people with a suspicious pancreatic mass who are already scheduled for a biopsy.

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 lead to a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates.

What could go wrong

This is an early discovery study, not a treatment trial. The identified biomarkers may not prove accurate enough for clinical use, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Uh Montpellier

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, Montpellier, 34280, France