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4,000 people with pancreatic cysts join study to uncover cancer clues

NCT ID NCT04291651

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows 4,000 adults aged 30 and older who have at least one pancreatic cyst, a common finding on scans. Researchers will track changes over time using surveys and medical records to see which cysts turn into cancer. The goal is to better tell harmless cysts from dangerous ones, so patients can avoid unnecessary surgery. No treatments or drugs are being tested.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better predict which pancreatic cysts are dangerous and which are harmless, reducing unnecessary surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to gather enough data, and results may not change current medical practice quickly.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 4,000 people

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

Started

Oct 2019

Expected to finish

Jan 2030

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 majority of patients in this study will be over the age of 60 years old, due to the natural age distribution of pancreatic cysts. There will be an approximately even distribution of males and females.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * The inclusion criteria for this study are intentionally broad. Eligible patients for prospective enrollment will include * Adults ≥ 30 years of age * Have a radiographic or endoscopic diagnosis of at least one pancreatic cysts regardless of treatment status, * No history of pancreatic cancer, * Can speak and read English, * Have access to a computer or mobile device (\~95% of U.S. population); and * Are able to complete an electronic informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who don't speak English, * Don't have access to a computer or mobile device; or * Patients who have a cancer diagnosis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cystadenoma, Serous malignant pancreatic neoplasm mucinous cystadenoma Mucocele pancreas disorder Pancreatic Cyst pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Pancreatic Intraductal Neoplasms pancreatic intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm Mucinous cyst Pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cyst Pancreatic diseases Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm Pancreatic neoplasms

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    RECRUITING

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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