The main goal of this study is to screen and detect pancreatic cancer and precursor lesions in individuals with a strong family history or genetic predisposition to pancreatic cancer. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic cholangiopancreatography (MRI/MRCP) will be utilized to screen for early stage pancreatic cancer or precursor lesions. Participants will be asked to donate a blood sample at specific intervals for the creation of a bio-bank necessary for the development of a blood based screening test for Pancreatic Cancer.
Individuals 50 years of age and older who have a family history of pancreatic cancer will be recruited through the offices of primary care physicians and endocrinologists. Those meeting initial criteria will meet with a research APRN and will undergo a secondary screen to determine eligibility. Individuals enrolled in the study will undergo a five-minute psychological survey and donation of a blood sample for bio-bank analysis every 6 months for 3 years. MRI will be performed annually for 3 years (4 in total). Any abnormalities on MRI will be reviewed by a multi-disciplinary tumor board and discussed with the participant. The costs of MRI will be covered by the study.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
An MRI/MRCP plus IV gadolinium contrast with high resolution imaging of the pancreas will be performed annually
Nuvance Health
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
RECRUITINGEarly Stage Pancreatic Cancer or Precursor Lesions
Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer or precursor lesions within a population of individuals with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer or known genetic mutation compared to the expected incidence in the general population.
Time frame: Through study completion, up to 3 years
Serial Pancreatic MRI Screening
Utility of MRI as a screening tool for Pancreatic Cancer in the study population.
Time frame: Through study completion, up to 3 years
Serum Bio-bank
Banking serum from participants to isolate circulating exosomes and circulating tumor DNA.
Time frame: Through study completion, up to 3 years
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