Plain-English translation of NCT05334836 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is looking at two imaging technologies—MRI and ultrasound—to better understand pancreatic cysts and fatty changes in the pancreas. Researchers want to learn how these features relate to each other and which cysts are more likely to become cancer, so doctors can better identify people who need closer monitoring or surgery.
Pancreatic cancer is very deadly and hard to catch early because the pancreas is deep inside the body. By understanding how fat buildup in the pancreas connects to dangerous cyst features, doctors hope to improve screening and surveillance so they can catch cancer risk earlier.
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If you have a pancreatic cyst, you would receive an MRI scan and an endoscopic ultrasound procedure to image your pancreas in detail. Healthy participants would also complete these same imaging tests. The study compares how fat in the pancreas appears on these images and how it relates to cyst features that might indicate cancer risk.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 27, 2026 · Not medical advice
Hong Kong
Sponsor
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Enrollment target
~236 participants
Started
April 2022
Primary completion
April 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Felix Sia
Chinese University of Hong Kong
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