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NCT05687188 Evaluating Obesity-Mediated Mechanisms of Pancreatic Carcinogenesis in Minority Populations

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NCT ID NCT05687188
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Condition Pancreatic Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 125 participants
Start Date 2023-02-22
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Blood Sample CollectionTissue Sample CollectionData Collection

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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 125 participants in total. It began in 2023-02-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

This study will evaluate obesity-mediated mechanisms of pancreatic carcinogenesis in minority populations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years of age or older at time of signing informed consent * Patients who self-report as African American, Non-Hispanic White * Patients who present to the gastrointestinal (GI) clinic, surgery, or endoscopy at a participating Florida Pancreas Collaborative (FPC) site or the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) with a clinical suspicion or diagnosis of a pancreatic tumor. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under 18 years of age * Has no suspicion or diagnosis of a pancreatic cancer or tumor * Self-reported race/ethnicity other than African American or Non-Hispanic White.

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Jennifer Permuth, PhD, MS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Moffitt Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05687188 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT05687188 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05687188 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT05687188 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tampa, United States, Jackson, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05687188 clinical trial?

NCT05687188 is sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. The principal investigator is Jennifer Permuth, PhD, MS at Moffitt Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 125 participants.

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