Role of Exosomes in Pancreatic Cancer Progression
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
The present pilot study is set up with the objective of identifying circulating markers in the biological fluids (blood and urine) of subjects with pancreatic carcinoma and their association with disease stage, to evaluate their potential use as predictive and diagnostic markers for this tumor of difficult early diagnosis and often inauspicious prognosis.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Characterise the extracellular vesicle/exosome content of patients with pancreatic carcinoma. — At baseline, visit V1.
The study aims to characterize the extracellular vesicles/exosomes content in the biological fluids of subjects suffering from pancreatic carcinoma with the aim of identifying new markers for this disease. To this end, the following will be carried out: * a study of ex vivo and in vitro characterisation of the secretion of these extracellular vesicles/exosomes with analysis of their content in terms of proteins and nucleic acids; * a study of mesenchymal epithelium transition (EMT), invasion and aggression mechanisms to highlight a possible association between secretion of these vesicles and the oncological stage of pancreatic carcinoma;
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna | Bologna | Italy | Recruiting |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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