A Study to Evaluate the Diagnostic Potential of a Lateral Flow Assay to Detect QSOX1 Peptide in Patients With or At Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the lateral flow assay (LFA) to be used in conjunction with imaging and existing biomarkers in diagnosed or at-risk-for pancreatic cancer patients.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Group 1. Pancreas Cancer (n=20). Adult patients with biopsy-proven adenocarcinoma prior to receiving any therapy such as surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.
Group 2 (n=20). Patients without pancreas cancer. Adult patients with benign pancreas disorders such as pancreatitis with imaging within 12 months (CT, MRI, EUS) documenting no cancer. Healthy adults with blood specimens in an existing biobank.
Group 3 (n=20). Patients with pancreatic cystic lesions. Adult patients undergoing clinically indicated EUS-guided FNA biopsy of pancreatic cystic lesions.

Exclusion Criteria:

Prior treatment for pancreas cancer.
Unable or unwilling to give consent.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Douglas Faigel, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Douglas Faigel, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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