Plain-English translation of NCT04291651 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
The UCSF PANC Cyst Registry is a large, long-term study that follows people who have been diagnosed with pancreatic cysts — fluid-filled sacs in the pancreas that are increasingly common as people age. Researchers want to understand which cysts are harmless and which might eventually develop into cancer, so they can help doctors make better decisions about who needs surgery, who needs regular monitoring, and who can safely do nothing.
Pancreatic cysts are found more and more often on imaging scans, but doctors struggle to know which ones are dangerous and which ones are not. This study exists to gather long-term information from many patients to discover patterns that can help doctors tell the difference and prevent unnecessary surgeries while catching cancers early.
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You will join a patient-directed registry where you share your medical information through electronic forms, either from past medical records (if you're part of the retrospective group) or going forward (if you're newly enrolled). The study will follow you over time, asking you to update information about your health and any imaging tests you have, so researchers can track whether your cyst changes and identify warning signs that might indicate cancer risk.
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