Gut bugs linked to pancreatic cancer spread in new study
NCT ID NCT07161921
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether the types of bacteria in the gut are linked to whether pancreatic cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared stool samples from 55 patients with and without lymph node spread. They hope to find bacterial and chemical clues that could help doctors predict spread before surgery, leading to better treatment decisions.
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 simple stool test to identify pancreatic cancer patients at high risk of spread, helping doctors plan better treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study—it only finds associations, not causes. The results may not apply to all patients or lead to a usable test.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- 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 pancreatic cancer and received radical surgery
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- 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: * 18-75 years * Agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * A prior diagnosis of other malignancies, infectious diseases, psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders, or conditions affecting the oral or gastrointestinal systems; * Recent medical treatments or procedures within specific time frames, including: (a) Use of antibiotics, hormone therapy, or immunosuppressive agents within the past three months. (b) Undergoing gastrointestinal reconstructive surgery within the past three months. (c) Regular use of laxatives, antidiarrheal medications, or high-dose probiotics within the past month. (d) Participation in gastrointestinal examinations within the past three days
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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