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Tiny plastics found in human pancreas? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07486128

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to detect and measure microplastics in pancreas tissue from 10 patients having pancreatic surgery. Researchers will also check fat tissue and blood samples. The goal is to see if microplastics are present and whether they might be linked to metabolic problems or cancer. This is a very early, observational study that will not test any treatment.

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 microplastics are found, this could open a new area of research into whether they contribute to pancreatic disease or cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 people. It only looks for microplastics, not whether they cause disease, so it cannot prove any health effects.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

The study population consists of adult patients undergoing elective pancreatic resection for benign or malignant pancreatic diseases at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, a tertiary referral center.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: age between 18 and 80 years patients scheduled for elective pancreatic resection for benign or malignant pancreatic disease ability to understand and provide written informed consent no contraindications to general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: age \<18 or \>80 years severe hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh class C) pregnancy or breastfeeding inability to understand the study procedures or provide informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pancreas disorder pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Pancreatic diseases Pancreatic neoplasms

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS di Roma

    Rome, Lazio, 00168, Italy

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