Registry for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Official title: PaCaReg: A Multicenter Registry Trial for the Assessement of Clinical, Epidemiological and Biological Profiles in Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Run by University of Ulm · NCT04099134 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer to help improve understanding and treatment of the disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Ulm Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ulm) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 10, 2018 |
| Main results expected | October 2028 |
| Study ends | October 2029 |
| Registry record updated | September 25, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT04099134 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with treatment-naive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma or a highly suspicious diagnosis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with papillary cancer or neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
PaCaReg is a multicenter registry that collects data on the clinical, epidemiological, and biological characteristics of patients diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The study aims to gather comprehensive information to better understand the disease and improve future treatment strategies. Participants must be treatment-naive and provide written informed consent to be included in the registry. The study focuses on patients with confirmed or highly suspicious diagnoses of pancreatic cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and lead to improved treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this registry approach is common, the specific focus on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma may provide novel insights that have not been extensively explored in previous studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Treatment naive histologically or cytologically proven pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) or highly suspicious diagnosis (only pre-curative-intended resection) * Age =\>18 years * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * papillary cancer * neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors
Where it's running
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Universitätsklinikum Ulm
Ulm, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thomas Seufferlein, MD — Ulm University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Thomas Seufferlein, MD
- Email: thomas.seufferlein@uniklinik-ulm.de
- Phone: +49 731 50044501
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.