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NCT04473794 Diagnostic Strategies, Risk Assessment and Progression of Pancreatic Cysts

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NCT ID NCT04473794
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Johns Hopkins University
Condition Pancreatic Neoplasms
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 5,000 participants
Start Date 2022-07-20
Primary Completion 2035-11-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 5,000 participants in total. It began in 2022-07-20 with a primary completion date of 2035-11-01.

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Brief Summary

The aims of this study are to determine the natural history of pancreatic cysts and to propose and prospectively validate a diagnostic approach and model for prediction of mucinous versus non-mucinous, and malignant versus non-malignant, pancreatic cysts using a combination of clinical, radiologic, and biomarker characteristics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients age 18 years and older * Referred for assessment of a pancreatic cyst. Exclusion Criteria: * Medically ill patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists class 4 or greater. * Inability to provide informed consent. * Pregnancy or lactation.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Elham Afghani, MD MPH

✉ eafghan1@jhmi.edu

📞 410-614-6708

Principal Investigator

Elham Afghani, MD MPH

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Johns Hopkins University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04473794 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pancreatic Neoplasms. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04473794 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04473794 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at eafghan1@jhmi.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04473794 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04473794 clinical trial?

NCT04473794 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Elham Afghani, MD MPH at Johns Hopkins University. The trial plans to enroll 5,000 participants.

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