Scientists hunt for bacterial clues to catch pancreatic cancer sooner
NCT ID NCT07250100
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at the bacteria living in the mouth and gut of people who may have pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to see if certain germs can help spot the disease earlier or predict how well a patient will do. About 300 adults with a suspicious spot on their pancreas will give samples and answer questions, but no new treatment is being tested.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2037
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
Adult patients at Herlev Hospital or Rigshospitalet, who meets the inclusion criteria
- 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: * Patients with a suspected lesion (solid/cystic) in the pancreas undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic endoscopic procedure * Age of 18 years or above * Signed informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications for endoscopic or surgical procedure, such as uncorrected coagulopathy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Herlev og Gentofte Hospital
RECRUITINGHerlev, Capital Region, 2730, Denmark
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