Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:40 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:40 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00897494
Brief Summary:
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that may occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
PURPOSE: This laboratory study is examining blood samples from patients with cancer to identify biomarkers that may help in the early detection of pancreatic cancer.
Detailed Description:
OBJECTIVES:
* Identify specific proteins of interest to evaluate for their potential role as markers for pancreatic cancer.
* Analyze serum proteins directly by mass spectrometry to identify new biomarkers of pancreatic cancer that can be used for early diagnosis.
OUTLINE: Blood from patients is collected prior to treatment. Plasma proteins are analyzed by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/MS) and/or electrospray mass spectrometry (ESI/MS).
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 120 patients will be accrued for this study.
Study:
NCT00897494
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00897494