Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Ulm
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ulm)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 10, 2018
Main results expectedOctober 2028
Study endsOctober 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 25, 2019
Trial IDNCT04099134 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

  • Universitätsklinikum Ulm
    Ulm, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.