Can genes and environment together trigger pancreatic disease? a new biobank seeks answers
NCT ID NCT06552078
First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers are creating a biobank of biological samples and clinical data from 2000 adults with various pancreatic conditions, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to investigate how genetic predisposition and environmental exposures interact to trigger these diseases. By comparing patients with healthy controls, the team hopes to identify risk factors that could aid in prevention and early diagnosis.
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 biobank could help identify genetic and environmental risk factors for pancreatic diseases, potentially leading to better prevention and earlier diagnosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational biobank study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to gather enough data, and findings might not directly change clinical practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 2,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with biliopancreatic disorders
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * age \>= 18 years * signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * age \< 18 years * unwilling to sign informed consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS OSpedale San Raffaele
RECRUITINGMilan, 20132, Italy
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