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Blood Markers of Early Pancreas Cancer (NCT03568630)

A Longitudinal Cohort Study to Identify Clinical and Blood Markers of Early Pancreas Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Nebraska

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Identifying biomarkers of early pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) could facilitate screening for individuals at higher than average risk and expedite the diagnosis in individuals with symptoms and substantially improve an individual's chance of surviving the disease. The investigators propose a longitudinal study of subjects at higher than average risk of PDAC in order to generate clinical data and bank serial blood specimens.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center โ€” Omaha, Nebraska

Age range: 19 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center โ€” Omaha, Nebraska

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (402) 559-1577

Email: suzanne.wessling@unmc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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