4,000 people with pancreatic cysts join study to uncover cancer clues
NCT ID NCT04291651
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 4,000 adults aged 30 and older who have at least one pancreatic cyst, a common finding on scans. Researchers will track changes over time using surveys and medical records to see which cysts turn into cancer. The goal is to better tell harmless cysts from dangerous ones, so patients can avoid unnecessary surgery. No treatments or drugs are being tested.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better predict which pancreatic cysts are dangerous and which are harmless, reducing unnecessary surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to gather enough data, and results may not change current medical practice quickly.
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Conditions
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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