NCT01015820

Brief Summary

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States and is associated with a poor prognosis. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is approximately 5 to 8 months. At present, successful surgical resection is the only curative therapy that can improve long-term survival. However, it can be achieved only when a tumor is detected at an early stage. Unfortunately, due to non-specific symptoms associated with pancreatic cancer, it is commonly detected in the later stages of the disease. The investigators hypothesized that pancreatic cancer could be detected by measuring the changes in the early increase in blood supply (EIBS) found in the surrounding normal-appearing duodenal tissue. The investigators tested a device called Four-dimensional Elastic Light-Scattering Fingerprinting (4D-ELF). The device used in this study is considered investigational, which means it has either not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for routine clinical use or for the use described in this study. However the FDA allowed the use of this device in this research study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
37

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable pancreatic-cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 12, 2009

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 18, 2009

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2010

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2012

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 2, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

July 16, 2014

Status Verified

July 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

November 12, 2009

Results QC Date

May 29, 2014

Last Update Submit

July 3, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Pancreatic CancerDuodenumSpectroscopyFiberoptic probe4D-ELF

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Deoxyhemoglobin Concentration (DHb)

    Deoxygenated hemoglobin is the form of hemoglobin without the bound oxygen. It serves as a marker for early increase of blood supply (EIBS). DHb concentration was determined spectroscopically from five peri-ampullary locations.

    Completion of study procedure (endoscopic ultrasound), approximately 30 minutes from procedure initiation

  • Mean Blood Vessel Radius (BVR)

    BVR serves as a marker for early increase of blood supply (EIBS).

    Completion of study procedure (endoscopic ultrasound), approximately 30 minutes from procedure initiation

Study Arms (2)

Cancer group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group had pathologically confirmed pancreatic adenocarcinoma. They received an EGD with EUS. During the EUS, blood flow was measured in the duodenum with the 4D-ELF device.

Procedure: EGD with EUSDevice: 4D-ELF

Control group

OTHER

Participants in this group were without pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Participants in the control group received an EGD with EUS for the indication of abdominal pain. During the EUS, blood flow was measured in the duodenum with the 4D-ELF device.

Procedure: EGD with EUSDevice: 4D-ELF

Interventions

EGD with EUSPROCEDURE

EUS was performed in order to measure blood flow in duodenum.

Cancer groupControl group
4D-ELFDEVICE

During the EUS, blood flow was measured in the duodenum with the 4D-ELF device.

Cancer groupControl group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 years or older.
  • Informed written consent.
  • Patient scheduled for previously planned EGD with upper EUS
  • Patients with known adenocarcinoma of the pancreas included in the cancer group
  • Patients with abdominal imaging studies (e.g., CT abdomen or MRI abdomen) negative for malignancy in past 5 years included in the control group.

You may not qualify if:

  • Unable to obtain biopsy specimen or fine-needle aspiration results of the pancreas lesion (e.g., coagulation disorder, inadequate sample)
  • Presence of malignant lesion in the pancreas or duodenum other than pancreas adenocarcinoma (e.g., neuroendocrine tumor, gastrointestinal stromal tumor)
  • Known familial disorder with high risk of pancreas cancer development (e.g., familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome, hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome, juvenile polyposis syndrome)
  • Significant family history of pancreatic cancer (at least one first degree relative with pancreatic cancer)
  • Presence of premalignant lesions (e.g., duodenal adenoma, pancreas intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm)
  • Active visible inflammation/ulcer in the stomach or the duodenum
  • Patients with known chronic pancreatitis were excluded from cancer group. Chronic pancreatitis patients were allowed to be included in the control group only.
  • Known pregnancy or sexually active females of childbearing age who are not practicing an accepted form of birth control.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Mayo Clinic Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, 32223, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Patel M, Gomes A, Ruderman S, Hardee D, Crespo S, Raimondo M, Woodward T, Backman V, Roy H, Wallace M. Polarization gating spectroscopy of normal-appearing duodenal mucosa to detect pancreatic cancer. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Nov;80(5):786-93.e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.03.031. Epub 2014 May 24.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Interventions

Endoscopy, Digestive System

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Digestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsEndocrine Gland NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesPancreatic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive SystemDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisEndoscopyDiagnostic Techniques, SurgicalDigestive System Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, OperativeMinimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Limitations and Caveats

Small sample size, unmatched cohorts

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Michael B. Wallace
Organization
Mayo Clinic

Study Officials

  • Michael B. Wallace, MD MPH

    Mayo Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
M.D.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 12, 2009

First Posted

November 18, 2009

Study Start

June 1, 2010

Primary Completion

October 1, 2012

Study Completion

October 1, 2012

Last Updated

July 16, 2014

Results First Posted

July 2, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-07

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