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New study tracks pancreatic cancer screening in gene mutation carriers

NCT ID NCT02478892

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study follows 200 people with inherited mutations in BRCA1/2, ATM, or PALB2 genes who are already undergoing regular pancreatic cancer screening with endoscopic ultrasound or MRI. Researchers will track how often these imaging tests find pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions. The goal is to see if routine screening is feasible and how common these lesions are in this high-risk group.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular screening helps catch pancreatic cancer early in people with certain gene mutations, potentially improving survival.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that screening saves lives, and results may not apply to all high-risk groups.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 200 people

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

Start date

May 2015

Expected to finish

May 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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 at high risk for pancreatic cancer, specifically those with pathogenic germline variant in BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, or PALB2 who will be undergoing pancreatic cancer screening as part of their routine clinical care.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Age \>= 18 * Documented germline pathogenic or likely pathogenic BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, or PALB2 mutation * If no history of PDAC in a first or second degree relative, age \>= 50 * If there is a history of PDAC in a first or second degree relative, minimum age of eligibility is 10 years younger than the age of onset of the youngest relative with pancreatic cancer Exclusion Criteria • Pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Pancreatic cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19004, United States

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