AI and blood tests aim to catch pancreatic cancer earlier
NCT ID NCT07324096
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new screening program for people aged 50 to 85 who have recently developed diabetes and are at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Participants will receive repeated AI-enhanced CT scans and blood draws over time to see if these tools can spot cancer earlier than usual. The goal is to find out if this approach is practical and acceptable for high-risk individuals, potentially leading to better outcomes.
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 screening program could enable earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, potentially improving survival rates for high-risk individuals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study (100 participants) focused on whether the program is practical, not on proving it saves lives. The approach may not detect cancer early enough or may lead to false alarms.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2029
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.
- Ages
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50 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 50 and ≤ 85 years * Glycemically-defined new-onset diabetes (gNOD) with onset ≤ 180 days preceding enrollment * Enriching New-onset Diabetes for Pancreatic Cancer (ENDPAC) score ≥ 3, based on validated risk stratification models * Provide written or remote informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Prior diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) * Known hereditary cancer syndromes (e.g., BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers) * Prior history of pancreatic surgery * Pancreatic cyst surveillance at time of registration * Contraindications to contrast-enhanced CT imaging per standard clinical practice at time of registration
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
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