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Blood Markers of Early Pancreas Cancer

https://www.facingourrisk.org/research-clinical-trials/study/141/blood-markers-of-early-pancreas-cancer

Clinicaltrials.gov identifier:
NCT03568630 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT03568630)

Prevention
Screening for people with family history of pancreas cancer or an inherited mutation linked to pancreatic cancer risk.

Study Contact Information:

For additional information, please contact: Christina L Hoy, DNP by phone: 402-559-1577 or by email, or
Kelsey A Klute, MD by phone: 402-559-8500 or by email


About the Study

The purpose of this study is to try to find markers of early pancreatic cancer for screening for individuals at higher-than-average risk, expedite the diagnosis in individuals with symptoms, and substantially improve an individual's chance of surviving the disease.

What the Study Entails

Each study participant will undergo blood tests that measure a blood sugar marker called Hemoglobin A1c as well as other markers.

Participants may include people at high risk for pancreatic cancer due to the following: 

Study participants will be followed for five years.

Study Site


This Study is Open To:

Men and women age 19 years or older can be considered for enrollment in this study if they meet one of the following criteria:

This Study is Not Open To:


About FORCE

FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.