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PRetreatment MRI for OCcult Liver Metastasis Assessment In Pancreatic Ductal adenocarcinoMa
Led by Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria · Updated on 2025-11-26
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
78 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Pancreatic cancer has a low survival rate largely due to late diagnosis and undetected liver metastases. Computed tomography (CT), the standard diagnostic tool, often misses occult metastases that are later discovered during surgery. Recent studies suggest that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), especially with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), can better detect very small liver metastases and help avoid unnecessary surgery. However, MRI is not yet widely used in routine practice due to limited evidence and its selective application. This study proposes incorporating contrast-enhanced MRI and DWI into the diagnostic workflow to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide more effective treatment decisions for patients with pancreatic cancer.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
PRetreatment MRI for OCcult Liver Metastasis Assessment In Pancreatic Ductal adenocarcinoMa
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female patients over 18 years of age
- New cytological or histological diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
- CT scan showing pancreatic disease meeting minimum imaging criteria
- MRI performed within 3 weeks after CT scan meeting minimum radiological criteria
- No prior treatment for pancreatic disease
- Ability to understand study information and provide written informed consent signed by patient and investigator
You will not qualify if you...
- Signs of metastatic disease on initial CT scan, including liver, lung, distant lymph nodes, peritoneal carcinomatosis, or other organs
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
SC Chirurgia Generale
Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy, 15121
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Study Type
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Number of Arms
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