Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Program (PCEDP)

August 23, 2026 updated by: Joshua Raff, MD, White Plains Hospital

Observational Study to Analyze the Outcomes of Subjects Who - Based Upon Their Sufficiently Elevated Risk for the Development of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma- Elect to Undergo Early Detection Testing

Early detection testing is recommended for individuals at elevated risk for the development of Pancreatic Cancer. This Protocol will define sufficiently elevated risk as either equal to or greater than five times the general population risk, or five times the average risk (1.5%) of developing pancreatic cancer by age 70; that is a 7.5% lifetime risk. Our inclusion criteria has a strong focus on the risk for pancreatic cancer imparted by the presence of hereditary cancer genes, as well as by family history. Enrolled subjects will undergo Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) alternating with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), every six to 12 months, for up to 5 years.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Interested individuals can be referred by physicians, or by family or friends.

Individuals are informed that the purpose of this study is to collect outcome data following early detection testing based upon our criteria for elevated risk.

Consent is obtained by any of the co-investigators. Consent is obtained for the primary PCEDP, and also obtained to allow for data to be used by our Cancer Program.

We have a weekly review of all calls made and of all enrollments.

We have a monthly meeting to review all proceeding regarding the study.

Our IRB routinely reviews the proceedings of the study

Our institution has a monthly Clinical research Committee meeting.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

181

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • White Plains, New York, United States, 10601
        • White Plains Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals aged 18 and older, who carry sufficiently elevated risk for the development of pancreatic cancer, numerically defined as over (or near) 5 times the general population risk, as determined by their personal, familial, or genetic history.

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Any of the following:

  1. Known carrier of either the BRCA2 or CDKN2A mutation;
  2. Known carrier of any of the following mutations (BRCA1, MLH1, MSH2, PMS2, MSH6, EPCAM , P53, PALB2, APC, or ATM) PLUS first or second degree relative affected with pancreatic cancer;
  3. Individual with Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome;
  4. Familial Pancreatic Cancer, defined as at least two affected relatives with Pancreatic Cancer, who are first degree relatives with each other, and at least one of those affected must be first degree relative to the study subject;
  5. Both parents affected, any age:
  6. Any first degree relative diagnosed with pancreatic cancer under age 50;
  7. Chronic Pancreatitis Syndrome, defined by either PRSS1 or SPINK1 mutations AND appropriate clinical and family history

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Any medical condition that contraindicates endoscopy or biopsy
  2. Any medical condition that contraindicates MRI
  3. Status post partial or complete resection of the pancreas
  4. History of pancreatic cancer, either endocrine or exocrine
  5. Clinical suspicion of pancreatic cancer, or any previous radiographic or histologic diagnosis of a pre-malignant finding, including IPMN (Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm) and PanIN (Pancreatic intraepithelial Neoplasm).
  6. diagnosis of dementia
  7. Uncontrolled, current illness
  8. Renal insufficiency with serum creatinine greater than 2.0 mg/dl

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Individuals at elevated risk for pancreatic cancer
Individuals with an elevated risk of developing pancreatic cancer as either equal to or greater than five times the general population risk, or five times the average risk (1.5%) of developing pancreatic cancer by age 70; that is a 7.5% lifetime risk.
Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Procedure: Endoscopic Ultrasound

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Premalignant or malignant pancreatic conditions found with alternating EUS and MRI testing.
Time Frame: 5 years
Number of Participants with Premalignant or Malignant Pancreatic Conditions, as a Measure of Safety and Efficacy
5 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Clinical outcomes which occur as a result of this Protocol
Time Frame: 5 years
Prospective collection and reporting of any malignant conditions which occur as a result of this Protocol, including from surgery, or other testing.
5 years
Complications of any interventions as a result of this Protocol
Time Frame: 5 years
Prospective collection and reporting of any complications that may be associated with early detection testing, including hospitalization, disability, and death.
5 years
Non-Pancreatic cancers diagnosed while on this protocol
Time Frame: 5 years
Prospective collection and reporting of non-pancreatic cancers detected during this Protocol, including pancreatic cysts.
5 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

White Plains Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 30, 2014

First Posted (Estimated)

August 1, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 25, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 23, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • WPH 1401

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