Cancer Detection in Pancreatic Cysts

NCT00222898 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2007-02-19

No results posted yet for this study

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

Conditions

  • Pancreatic Cyst
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
  • Pancreatic Neoplasm

Interventions

PROCEDURE

DNA analysis of pancreatic cyst fluid / buccal swab

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

    collaborator FED
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

    collaborator OTHER
  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Asif Khalid, MD · University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2004-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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