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NCT03460769 Evaluation of a Mixed Meal Test for Diagnosis and Characterization and Type 3c Diabetes Mellitus Secondary to Pancreatic Cancer and Chronic Pancreatitis (DETECT)

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NCT ID NCT03460769
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Condition Pancreatic Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 775 participants
Start Date 2021-04-01
Primary Completion 2027-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 30 Years
Max Age 84 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Data Management and Monitoring

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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 775 participants in total. It began in 2021-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.

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Brief Summary

The Coordinating and Data Management Center (CDMC) at MD Anderson Cancer will be responsible for the coordination and data management for the Evaluation of a mixed meal test for Diagnosis and characterization of Type 3c diabetes mellitus secondary to pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis (DETECT), which is part of the NIH U01 funded Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes, and Pancreatic Cancer (CPDPC). Similar to all studies that will be coordinated and managed by the CDMC, no patient enrollment will occur at MDACC. All patient recruitment will occur at external sites that are a part of the CPDPC, which are listed in the appended DETECT protocol. The data management systems, auditing, and monitoring effort are supported by the CDMC.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * All Participants must sign an informed consent indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of this study. Participants must have signed an authorization for the release of their protected health information. * Participants must be ages ≥30 and \<85. * Participants must have a diagnosis of one of the following based on study definitions; * New Onset Diabetes (\<3 years) in participants with Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC); * New Onset Diabetes (\<3 years) in participants with Chronic Pancreatitis; * New Onset Diabetes (\<3 years) in participants without Pancreatic disease (i.e., T2DM) * Long standing T2DM (≥3 years) without Pancreatic disease * Long standing diabetes (≥3 years) in participants with PDAC * Long standing diabetes (≥3 years) participants with chronic pancreatitis * non-diabetic participants with PDAC * non-diabetic participants with chronic pancreatitis * non-diabetic controls without Pancreatic disease Exclusion Criteria: * Participants must not have any significant medical illnesses (including diabetes) that in the investigator's opinion cannot be adequately controlled with appropriate therapy or would compromise the Participant's ability to tolerate study interventions. * Diabetes not stable enough to permit holding of diabetes medications in Participants undergoing mixed meal tolerance testing. * Participants taking higher doses of insulin (≥0.75 unit/kg/day). \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\] * Participants in the non-pancreatic disease subgroup on longer acting agents, including thiazolidinediones and once-weekly GLP-1 agonists (Bydureon \[exenatide\], Ozempic \[semaglutide\], Trulicity \[dulaglutide\]). \[Criterion is not applicable for Participants in the CP and PDAC groups\]. * Participants currently receiving oral steroid medications. * Hospitalization for acute pancreatitis within 2 months before study visit. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\] * The presence of a symptomatic cyst in Participants with CP. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection; this includes cancer arising from a mucinous cystic lesion\]. * Any Participant with a known pancreatic cancer histologic subtype other than adenocarcinoma (e.g., Participants with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are excluded). * Previous pancreatic surgery (including total pancreatectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, pancreaticojejunostomy, enucleation, or Frey procedure). \[Criterion is not applicable for CP Participants with diabetes who have a history of pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreaticojejunostomy, distal pancreatectomy, or Frey\]. * Previous treatment for pancreatic cancer, including chemotherapy or radiation. * Previous vagotomy or gastric surgery, including endoscopic gastric reduction procedures. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\]. * Previous diagnosis of gastroparesis. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\]. * Participants on treatment for any cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in-situ of the cervix). * Allergy or intolerance to ingredients in Boost drink in Participants undergoing mixed meal testing (see Appendix 13.9) \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\].

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ying Yuan, PHD

✉ yyuan@mdanderson.org

📞 713-745-9740

Principal Investigator

Suresh Chari, MBBS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03460769 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 30 Years or older, up to 84 Years, 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 NCT03460769 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03460769 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yyuan@mdanderson.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03460769 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States, Stanford, United States, Gainesville, United States, Carmel, United States and 6 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03460769 clinical trial?

NCT03460769 is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Suresh Chari, MBBS at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 775 participants.

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