The Role of Microbiota in Pancreatic Cancer and Precursor Lesions
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patients with a suspected lesion (solid/cystic) in the pancreas undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic endoscopic procedure
• Age of 18 years or above
• Signed informed consent form
Locations
Other Locations
Denmark
Herlev og Gentofte Hospital
RECRUITING
Herlev
Contact Information
Primary
Bojan Kovacevic, ph.d., MD
bojan.kovacevic@regionh.dk
0045 3868 6312
Backup
Louise Maegaard, MSc, RN
louise.maegaard@regionh.dk
90045 3868 9879
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2037-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 300
Treatments
Patients suspected of pancreatic cancer
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Herlev Hospital
Collaborators: Danish Cancer Society