Testing a Loop Brush Needle to Examine Pancreatic Cysts in Adults
Tests whether a loop brush needle can sample pancreatic cysts in adults.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Feasibility of the Loop Brush EUS-FNA for Characterization of Pancreatic Cysts: Pilot Clinical Investigation
Key facts
- Where
- Umeå, SwedenSee the site
Where in Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Umeå University HospitalUmeå, SwedenNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Urban Arnelo
- Trial code
- NCT07814326
- Record updated
- 10 September 2026
- Original description
This investigation aims to demonstrate the feasibility of the lbFNA device for the first time in pancreatic cysts in humans. This study will be used as a base for further investigations on the safety and diagnostic accuracy of the lbFNA device.Read full original descriptionShow less
Feasibility of the Loop Brush EUS-FNA for Characterization of Pancreatic Cysts: Pilot Clinical Investigation
This investigation aims to demonstrate the feasibility of the lbFNA device for the first time in pancreatic cysts in humans. This study will be used as a base for further investigations on the safety and diagnostic accuracy of the lbFNA device.
Inclusion: Pancreatic cystic lesions that require surgical resection according to MDT conference; Assessed as fit for surgery; Age >18 years; Given written informed consent to participate.
Exclusion: Cyst not accessible for resection that includes the puncture canal for lbFNA; Pregnancy; Cyst not accessible by lbFNA; Cyst with calcified content; Inability to understand written or oral information, which hinders the ability to give informed consent.