Could a simple blood test catch pancreatic cancer before It's too late?
NCT ID NCT07700992
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new blood test that looks at tiny particles called exosomes and their microRNA content, analyzed by machine learning, to detect pancreatic cancer early. It involves 600 people at high risk due to family history or pancreatic cysts. The goal is to see if this non-invasive liquid biopsy can spot cancer sooner and monitor disease better than current imaging methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A panel of circulating microRNA tested in cell-free and exosome-derived blood samples
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that catches pancreatic cancer earlier, when it is more treatable, and helps monitor the disease without invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on accuracy, not yet proven to improve survival. The test may not be sensitive or specific enough for widespread use, and results need validation in larger, diverse populations.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for FAMILIAL PANCREATIC CANCER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital
RECRUITINGMilan, MI, 20132, Italy
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can High-Dose vitamin c boost Chemo's punch against pancreatic cancer?
- Can High-Dose vitamin c boost chemo against pancreatic cancer?
- Four-Drug cocktail aims to shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery
- Exercise before and after pancreatic cancer surgery may speed recovery and chemotherapy start
- Tailored nutrition after pancreatic surgery could speed recovery
- Could an ALS drug clear the fog of chemo brain?