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The Role of Microbiota in Pancreatic Cancer and Precursor Lesions
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital
Summary
This is a prospective observational study aiming to investigate the microbiome in patients suspected of having pancreatic cancer. The purpose is to enhance diagnostic accuracy by developing screening protocols for high-risk individuals, identifying specific microbial biomarkers, and improving prognostic criteria to optimize treatment response. Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire, provide oral and fecal swabs, and-if clinically indicated-1-2 pancreatic biopsies will be collected.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2025-11-01
Completion Date
2037-12
Last Updated
2025-11-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
observational study
Aprox. 300 patients suspected of pancreatic cancer. Of those, minimum of 50 patients with histologically confirmed PDAC in each of the stages I-II, III and IV, as some of the participants will be diagnosed with a non-malignant disease and will constitute the control group.
Locations (1)
Herlev og Gentofte Hospital
Herlev, Capital Region, Denmark