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Biospecimen Resource for Pancreas Research
Trial Status: active
This study collects and stores samples (such as blood or tissue) and health information (such as family history and medical record information) for research.
Inclusion Criteria
* Known or suspected pancreas disease including pancreas adenocarcinoma, islet cell cancer, pancreatic cysts, pancreatitis (hereditary, acute, or chronic)
* Next of kin of deceased participant who did not complete participation before passing away
Exclusion Criteria
* Under the age of 18
* Unable to provide informed consent
* Prison inmates
Study sponsor and potential other locations can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT00830557.
I. To maintain a resource (bank) of biospecimens and data collected from individuals being seen clinically for pancreas conditions to facilitate the discovery and development of (but not limited to) biomarkers of risk (including genomic and proteomic) and early detection as well as novel targeted therapies for pancreatic diseases with a focus on pancreatic cancer.
OUTLINE: This is an observational study.
Patients undergo blood, saliva, and previously obtained leftover tissue sample collection on study. Patients also complete questionnaires and have their medical records reviewed on study.
