Identify microRNAs in Cachexia in Pancreatic Carcinoma

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the proportion of pancreatic patients who experience weight loss and cachexia, and to identify any differences in the genes between patient groups.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female patient, who is ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent.
2. Patients with operable pancreatic tumors diagnosed in the last 12 months prior to consent with clinical discretion or pathology confirmed as adenocarcinoma.
3. Patient has stage I or higher disease who is considered a candidate for surgical resection of pancreatic cancer, with or without neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
4. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who do not meet the criteria for surgical resection.
2. Patient has cancer diagnosis other than primary pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Conditions3

Locations1 site

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