Plain-English translation of NCT02886247 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a long-term research registry established in 1994 that collects medical information and family histories from people who have pancreatic cancer or whose relatives have had it. Researchers are working to identify genetic and non-genetic factors that explain why pancreatic cancer clusters in certain families. By studying thousands of participants, they hope to discover new genes and risk factors that could one day help with prevention, screening, or treatment.
About 10% of pancreatic cancer cases run in families, but scientists don't fully understand why yet. This registry exists to fill that gap by collecting data from affected individuals and their families, allowing researchers to spot patterns and discover new genetic clues—like mutations already found in the PALB2 and ATM genes—that explain familial pancreatic cancer clustering.
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As a participant, you would provide your personal and family medical history, and potentially share medical records and genetic information with the research team. This is an observational registry rather than a treatment study, so you continue your normal medical care while contributing data that helps researchers understand pancreatic cancer patterns. Participation may involve an initial detailed questionnaire and periodic follow-up to update your information over time.
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