Plain-English translation of NCT06065891 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 trial is for people with pancreatic cancer who are having surgery to remove their tumor. During surgery, the doctors will carefully remove and test specific lymph nodes (called para-aortic lymph nodes) near the aorta—the large blood vessel in your belly. Researchers want to understand how often cancer has spread to these nodes and what that means for survival and recovery.
Doctors disagree about whether to remove and test these particular lymph nodes during pancreatic cancer surgery. Some believe finding cancer in them means the disease has spread throughout the body and surgery won't help; others think removing them may improve outcomes. This study will gather clear information to help doctors make the best decisions for future patients.
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If you join this study, you will undergo the planned pancreatic cancer surgery as recommended by your doctors. During surgery, the surgical team will remove the specific lymph nodes being studied and send them for immediate testing as well as routine laboratory analysis. After surgery, the research team will follow your health and recovery to see how the presence or absence of cancer in these nodes affects your outcomes over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
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