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Blood Markers of Early Pancreas Cancer
NCT03568630 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
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.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Nebraska
- Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,250 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-07-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-07 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03568630
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03568630 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,250 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Nebraska, which has 272 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 6 conditions, with Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03568630 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Nebraska. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03568630 about?
NCT03568630 is a clinical study titled "Blood Markers of Early Pancreas Cancer". 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...
What is the current status of trial NCT03568630?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 1,250 participants. The study started on 2018-07-26. Estimated completion is 2028-07.
What conditions does trial NCT03568630 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, PreDiabetes, Chronic Pancreatitis, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Pancreas Cyst. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03568630?
This trial is sponsored by University of Nebraska, which has 272 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03568630 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Nebraska. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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