Evaluating the Avantect Blood Test for Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection in Adults with Recent Type 2 Diabetes or Elevated Blood Sugar

What This Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a new blood test called Avantect to see if it can detect pancreatic cancer early in people aged 50 to 84 who have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or have elevated blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer is very deadly because it is often found too late for surgery, so early detection could improve treatment options. This trial aims to find out if Avantect can identify pancreatic cancer signals before symptoms appear. Participants will have their blood tested using the Avantect device at three scheduled visits over one year. If the test detects pancreatic cancer markers, participants and their doctors will be informed to arrange further imaging scans like MRI or CT to confirm the diagnosis. The study will track participants remotely for three years after consent to monitor any pancreatic cancer diagnosis or mortality through health registries. During the study, participants will provide blood samples and complete anxiety questionnaires at each visit. Researchers will assess the tests accuracy by measuring its sensitivity and specificity after three years. They will also evaluate how well the test predicts cancer presence, the stage of detected cancers, and surgery rates. The study offers free diagnostic testing and includes ongoing safety and health monitoring for all participants.

Surveillance of Pancreatic Health After Diabetes Diagnosis