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Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial in Pittsburgh, PA

Access cutting-edge pancreatic cancer treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Pittsburgh. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Pittsburgh

    Convenient for PA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Pittsburgh site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Pancreatic Cancer Study in Pittsburgh

The Coordinating and Data Management Center (CDMC) at MD Anderson Cancer will be responsible for the coordination and data management for the Evaluation of a mixed meal test for Diagnosis and characterization of Type 3c diabetes mellitus secondary to pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis (DETECT), which is part of the NIH U01 funded Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes, and Pancreatic Cancer (CPDPC). Similar to all studies that will be coordinated and managed by the CDMC, no patient enrollment will occur at MDACC. All patient recruitment will occur at external sites that are a part of the CPDPC, which are listed in the appended DETECT protocol. The data management systems, auditing, and monitoring effort are supported by the CDMC.

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

All Participants must sign an informed consent indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of this study. Participants must have signed an authorization for the release of their protected health information.
Participants must be ages ≥30 and \<85.
Participants must have a diagnosis of one of the following based on study definitions;
New Onset Diabetes (\<3 years) in participants with Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC);
New Onset Diabetes (\<3 years) in participants with Chronic Pancreatitis;
New Onset Diabetes (\<3 years) in participants without Pancreatic disease (i.e., T2DM)
Long standing T2DM (≥3 years) without Pancreatic disease
Long standing diabetes (≥3 years) in participants with PDAC
Long standing diabetes (≥3 years) participants with chronic pancreatitis
non-diabetic participants with PDAC
non-diabetic participants with chronic pancreatitis
non-diabetic controls without Pancreatic disease

Exclusion Criteria

Participants must not have any significant medical illnesses (including diabetes) that in the investigator's opinion cannot be adequately controlled with appropriate therapy or would compromise the Participant's ability to tolerate study interventions.
Diabetes not stable enough to permit holding of diabetes medications in Participants undergoing mixed meal tolerance testing.
Participants taking higher doses of insulin (≥0.75 unit/kg/day). \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\]
Participants in the non-pancreatic disease subgroup on longer acting agents, including thiazolidinediones and once-weekly GLP-1 agonists (Bydureon \[exenatide\], Ozempic \[semaglutide\], Trulicity \[dulaglutide\]). \[Criterion is not applicable for Participants in the CP and PDAC groups\].
Participants currently receiving oral steroid medications.
Hospitalization for acute pancreatitis within 2 months before study visit. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\]
The presence of a symptomatic cyst in Participants with CP. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection; this includes cancer arising from a mucinous cystic lesion\].
Any Participant with a known pancreatic cancer histologic subtype other than adenocarcinoma (e.g., Participants with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are excluded).
Previous pancreatic surgery (including total pancreatectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, pancreaticojejunostomy, enucleation, or Frey procedure). \[Criterion is not applicable for CP Participants with diabetes who have a history of pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreaticojejunostomy, distal pancreatectomy, or Frey\].
Previous treatment for pancreatic cancer, including chemotherapy or radiation.
Previous vagotomy or gastric surgery, including endoscopic gastric reduction procedures. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\].
Previous diagnosis of gastroparesis. \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\].
Participants on treatment for any cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in-situ of the cervix).
Allergy or intolerance to ingredients in Boost drink in Participants undergoing mixed meal testing (see Appendix 13.9) \[Criterion is not applicable for PDAC Participants undergoing fasting only blood collection\].

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Pittsburgh?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT03460769) has an active research site in Pittsburgh, PA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Options in Pittsburgh, PA

If you're searching for pancreatic cancer treatment options in Pittsburgh, PA, this clinical trial (NCT03460769) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Pittsburgh research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced pancreatic cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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