Cancer Detection in Pancreatic Cysts

Completed

• Conditions: Pancreatic Cyst; Pancreatic Pseudocyst; Pancreatic Neoplasm

• Registration Number: NCT00222898
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assist with early and accurate diagnosis of cancer in pancreatic cysts based on the analysis of DNA obtained by endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration

Detailed Description

The study of pancreatic diseases is hindered by the organ's deep seated location and especially lack of symptoms during the early stages of disease development and progression e.g. pancreatic cancer. This is particularly true of pancreatic cysts, the variety and the malignant potential of which encompass a broad spectrum. The radiological features distinguishing a benign from a pre-malignant to a frankly malignant cyst in the pancreas are frequently underwhelming and have lead to the clinical practice of sampling all but the most obvious. The yield of the aspirate in turn is frequently not of a quality upon which a clinical decision can be based.

Most would agree that the best approach for management of pancreatic cystic neoplasm lies in early diagnosis, ideally at a precancerous stage. The effectiveness and applicability of this study is the based on the ability of the cyst DNA analysis to stratify the patients at risk of developing pancreatic cancer based on the extent of accumulated mutational damage.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-06
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-20
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-22
• Status Verified: 2007-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-02-16
• Last Update Posted: 2007-02-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

• Previously scheduled for Endoscopic ULtrasound for evaluation of pancreatic cyst

Exclusion Criteria

• Any condition that would preclude safe performance of EUS/FNA

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (7)

University of Pittsburgh; 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System; 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Pennsylvania; 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Washington University Medical Center; 🇺🇸 St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Partners HealthCare System; 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medical University of South Carolina; 🇺🇸 Charleston, South Carolina, United States