Doctors watch and learn: new study tracks endoscopy for pancreatic disease diagnosis
NCT ID NCT07418164
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will watch how doctors use a special camera (endoscopic ultrasound) to diagnose suspected pancreatic or bile duct diseases in 2500 adults across Lombardy, Italy. The goal is to see how accurate the procedure is, how safe it is, and how quickly patients get a final diagnosis and start treatment. No extra tests or treatments are given—just routine care is observed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 2,500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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
All consecutive patients referred to participating Pancreas Unit Hub centers for EUS evaluation of suspected biliopancreatic or periampullary neoplastic disease, who meet eligibility criteria and provide informed consent.
- 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: * Adults (≥18 years) * Clinical, biochemical, and/or imaging suspicion of pancreatic neoplasia (adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, cystic neoplasms requiring endoscopic, surgical, or oncological treatment) or periampullary neoplasia (distal bile duct, ampulla, duodenum) * Candidate for EUS according to standard clinical practice * Ability to understand and sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Conditions other than those defined in the inclusion criteria * Inability to provide informed consent * Refusal to participate in the study
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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
13 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda
Milan, Italy
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ASST Mantova - P.O. Carlo Poma Mantova
Mantua, Italy
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ASST Ovest Milanese - P.O. Legnano
Legnano, Italy
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ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII - P.O. Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo
Bergamo, Italy
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ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo - Milano
Milan, Italy
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ASST Sette Laghi - Ospedale di Circolo e Fond. Macchi Varese
Varese, Italy
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ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia - P.O. Spedali Civili Brescia
Brescia, Italy
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ASST di Cremona - P.O. Cremona
Cremona, Italy
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Casa di Cura Poliambulanza di Brescia
Brescia, Italy
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Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori Milano
Milan, Italy
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Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia
Pavia, Italy
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Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori - Monza
Monza, Italy
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IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas Milano
Milan, Italy
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