EUS-DFI in Solid Pancreatic Lesions

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorJulio Iglesias García

About this trial

This prospective, international, multicenter observational study aims to evaluate the role of Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Detective Flow Imaging (EUS-DFI) in the characterization of solid pancreatic lesions. The study will assess microvascularization patterns identified by EUS-DFI and their association with the final diagnosis, using histopathology or clinical follow-up as the reference standard. Secondary objectives include evaluating interobserver agreement and the diagnostic accuracy of DFI vascular patterns for differentiating benign and malignant pancreatic lesions.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults aged 18 years or older.

Presence of a solid pancreatic lesion identified during endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), regardless of the indication for the examination.

Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent.

Disqualifiers

Predominantly cystic pancreatic lesions.

Anatomical abnormalities preventing adequate EUS examination.

Limited ability to understand the study procedures or provide informed consent.

Refusal to sign the informed consent form.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators

Julio Iglesias García

Lead sponsor

Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago

Sponsor institution

Ospedale San Raffaele, Università Vita Salute San Raffaele

Collaborator

Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico

Collaborator

Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum (LUMC), Leiden

Collaborator