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Pancreatic cancer clues: new protein study could refine prognosis
NCT ID NCT06705335
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study is analyzing tumor and blood samples from 50 people with pancreatic cancer to measure levels of certain proteins called convertases. Researchers want to see if these protein levels are linked to immune cells in the tumor, which could help predict how the disease will progress. The study does not test any new treatment, but aims to improve understanding of the cancer.
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 could lead to a new way to predict how pancreatic cancer will progress, helping doctors tailor treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50 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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Jan 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.
Who is studied
Patient with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (suspected on radiological assessment or histologically proven), whatever the stage of the disease ot the type of treatment proposed (systemic, surgery, radiotherapy, etc.), undergoing a biopsy or a surgery to collect tumor and blood samples.
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years. 2. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (suspected on radiological assessment or histologically proven): 1. Indication for biopsy of metastasis(es) performed as part of standard care for patients who already have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. 2. Indication for pancreatic surgery or metastasis(es) carried out as part of standard care for patients with a suspicion of pancreatic cancer on radiological assessment or who already have a confirmed histological diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. 3. Whatever the stage of the disease. 4. Whatever the type of treatment proposed (systemic, surgery, radiotherapy, etc.). 5. Patient who has never received systemic treatment or advanced radiotherapy. 6. WHO 0-1-2. 7. Life expectancy \> 3 months. 8. Free, informed and written consent signed by the participant and the investigator (at the latest on the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research). 9. Patient affiliated to a social security scheme in compliance with Article 1121-11 of the French Public Health Code. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Indication for biopsy for primary diagnosis of pancreatic cancer 2. No indication for treatment of pancreatic cancer. 3. Adjuvant/neoadjuvant chemotherapy completed less than 6 months ago in the case of patients with recurrent disease. 4. Patient already included in the study. 5. Geographical, social or psychological factors rendering the patient unable to undergo study monitoring and procedures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Bergonié, Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGBordeaux, France
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