RNA Sequencing of Solid and Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Pancreas Mass; Pancreas Cyst

Treatments: Procedure: pancreas biopsy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01807325

IRB8317

Details and patient eligibility

About

The nature of cysts and solid masses in the pancreas can be difficult to diagnose. They may be benign, precancerous, or cancer. Current tests such as cytology (looking under a microscope) and tumor markers do not always give us the answer. The investigators are looking for genetic markers on biopsy specimens from the pancreas that will give us a better test for diagnosis. This study is only for diagnosing these lesions. The investigators are not treating any patients.

Enrollment: 72 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• greater than 18 years old,
• not pregnant,
• referred for endoscopic ultrasound,
• have a cyst or mass of the pancreas needing diagnosis.

Exclusion criteria

• pregnant,
• less than age 18,
• no mass or cyst found.

Trial design

72 participants in 1 patient group

pancreas cysts and solid masses

Description:

patents referred for solid and cystic lesions of the pancreas who will have a biopsy for usual medical care.

Treatment:

Procedure: pancreas biopsy