New study aims to predict which pancreatic cysts turn cancerous

NCT ID NCT01202136

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at 477 adults with pancreatic cysts to find better ways to tell which cysts are harmless and which might become cancer. Researchers combined medical images, patient history, and fluid from the cysts to create a prediction model. The goal is to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and avoid unnecessary surgeries.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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