Pancreatic Cancer Research

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A Study of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Pancreas for Cancer Screening

Pilot Study of a Dedicated MR of the Pancreas: Improving Screening for Patients at High Risk for Pancreas Cancer

Outcome
Ongoing
Phase
Obs
Status
Recruiting
Study type
Observational
Start
20 May 2026
Expected end
20 May 2028
Enrollment
79 participants
Sites
7
Primary outcomes
Compare image quality of novel high-resolution magnetic resonance pancreas (MRP) to conventional MRCP
Sponsor
Other
Results posted
No
Last update
9 July 2026

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Brief summary public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

The purpose of this study is to develop a dedicated MRI scan of the pancreas (MRP) to better detect pancreatic cancer in people who are at a high risk for pancreatic cancer.

Intervention public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

Diagnostic_Test: MRI. Participants will undergo a single MRI of the abdomen without contrast

Intervention public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

Diagnostic_Test: Endoscopic ultrasound. EUS will be scheduled the same day or within 2 weeks prior to MRP

Arm public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

Participants at high risk for pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma (): Participants will be high-risk individuals enrolled in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Pancreatic Tumor Registry

Primary outcome public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

Compare image quality of novel high-resolution magnetic resonance pancreas (MRP) to conventional MRCP. Develop and pilot a focused high-resolution magnetic resonance pancreas (MRP) exam to help facilitate early pancreatic cancer detection in high-risk individuals. Image quality for T1, T2, and DWI sequences performed on the novel MRP exam will be compared to conventional MRCP performed in the same participants. Time frame: Up to 3 years.

Eligibility public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

Inclusion Criteria: * Two first-degree relatives with pancreas cancer, one being a first-degree relative to the individual * Pathogenic mutation in APC, BRCA1, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM, PALB2, or TP53 and a first/second-degree relative with pancreas cancer * Pathogenic mutation in CDKN2A/p16, STK11, PRSS1, SPINK1/PST1, CTRC, CPA1, ATM, or BRCA2 * Meets surveillance age eligibility, which is typically age 50, or 10 years earlier than the youngest relative with pancreas cancer. For individuals with certain gene mutations, this can be earlier. All participants must be aged 21+ For this pilot MRP study, we will additionally apply the following Criteria: * Consents to follow-up contact * US residents * Completed MRI with MRCP with no actionable findings related to the pancreas (e.g. a pancreatic mass) * No metallic artifacts covering the pancreas on prior MRCP * Scheduled for endoscopic ultrasound * No new contraindications for MRI (e.g. new MR unsafe device) * No history of claustrophobia or use of anxiolytic on prior MRI * No history of abdominal surgery that may affect interpretation of either EUS or MR * No medical conditions that confers increased and/or unacceptable risk for anesthesia We will recruit surveillance participants who had at least one prior MRCP in the last 3 years. They must also undergo a same-day EUS procedure as part of their surveillance. Nearly all active cohort participants have had at least one recent MRCP and, on average, our Registry gastroenterologist Dr. Rolston performs EUS in \~260 surveillance participants per year. Accordingly, it is highly feasible to recruit more than 79 participants in the grant period, and recruitment is constrained by budget. * Documentation of Disease o No pathologic confirmation of disease is necessary * Definition of Disease N/A * Required Organ Function N/A Exclusion Criteria: \-

Enrollment public domain (ClinicalTrials.gov)

Enrollment: 79 participants (estimated).