Pancreatic cyst mystery: 4,000 patients tracked to spot cancer early

NCT ID NCT04291651

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 31, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study follows 4,000 adults with pancreatic cysts to learn which ones turn into cancer. Many cysts are harmless, but some may be early signs of pancreatic cancer. By tracking changes over time, researchers hope to find better ways to tell dangerous cysts from safe ones, reducing unnecessary surgeries and improving early detection.

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  • University of California, San Francisco

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    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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