Pancreatic Cancer Genetics
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01102569 |
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified July 2015 by Columbia University.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
First Posted : April 13, 2010
Last Update Posted : July 3, 2015
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Condition or disease |
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Pancreatic Cancer |
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of death from malignancy in the United States. Up to 15% of pancreatic cancers have a hereditary component. Several gene mutations and cancer syndromes have been identified that are frequently found in greater frequency in individuals with pancreatic cancer, including the breast ovary cancer syndrome (BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations). No studies adequately describe the epidemiology of inherited pancreatic cancer and genetic risk factors that may modify the penetrance of BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations. The primary aim of this study is to determine the frequency of BRCA1 (185delAG,5382insC) and BRCA2 (6174delT) mutations in Ashkenazi Jewish pancreatic cancer patients. Secondary endpoints will include determining the individual frequency of these mutations and other disease-modifying mutations, death from any cause, disease-free survival, and stage of disease at time of presentation, differences in tissue pathology, risk factors, treatment decisions and development of metachronous malignancies.
The investigator plan to study about 100 patients, which will enable the true frequency of the mutation to be estimated. Although the impact of BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations will be initially studied in the Ashkenazi population, these data will be widely applicable to other pancreatic cancer patients carrying BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations. Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in relatives of hereditary pancreatic cancer patients may allow early screening, treatment, and resection of pre-malignant tissue or malignant lesions.
Study Type : | Observational |
Estimated Enrollment : | 100 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Molecular Genetics and Epidemiology of Pancreatic Cancer in Ashkenazi Jewish Patients |
Study Start Date : | January 2008 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | August 2015 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | August 2016 |

Group/Cohort |
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Pancreatic cancer and Ashkenazi decent
Patients with pancreatic cancer will be asked to join the study if they identify themselves as being of Ashkenazi descent, as well as patients at a high-risk of pancreas cancer based on family history, and will be followed from the time of diagnosis.
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- Frequency of Three BRCA1/2 Mutations in Ashkenazi Jewish Patients [ Time Frame: 1 year ]The primary aim of this study is to determine the combined frequency of BRCA1 (185delAG, 5382insC) and BRCA2(6174delT) mutations in Ashkenazi Jewish pancreatic cancer patients.
- Individual Frequency of Three Mutations [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Individual frequency of these mutations three mutations BRCA1 (185delAG, 5382insC) and BRCA2 (6174delT) mutations.
- Frequency of disease modifying mutations [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Determine the frequency of disease modifying mutations such as MSH2 A636P, APC I1307K, P53, R72P, CHEK2 S428F, RAD51 G135C and MTHFR V222A.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
- Peripheral Blood Specimens: Three tubes of blood will be collected from each study participant. A portion of the blood will be utilized to extract white blood cells that will be immortalized by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.
- Archived Fixed Tissue Samples: Tissue blocks from surgery performed at CUMC or elsewhere, will be requested after obtaining consent for study participation.
- Fresh Tissue Collection: At the time of surgery for tumor resection, tumor and adjacent normal tissue will be requested from the Pathology Department. At the time of endoscopy, aspirated fluid or biopsied tissue will be requested. No additional tissue will be resected beyond that required for surgical or endoscopic management.
- Genetic Testing: Genetic testing will be performed in a New York State certified research laboratory . Test results from research laboratories will not be disclosed to patients.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- Patients are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
- Patients have been Columbia Pancreatic Cancer Prevention Program Registry and Tissue Bank for High-Risk Individuals (IRB-AAAA6154).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to provide informed consent.
- Under the age of 18 years old.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01102569
Contact: Fay Kastrinos, MD | 212-305-1021 | fk18@columbia.edu | |
Contact: Vilma Rosario | 212-305-6033 | vr2222@columbia.edu |
United States, New York | |
Columbia University Medical Center | Recruiting |
New York, New York, United States, 10032 | |
Contact: Fay Kastrinos, MD 212-305-1021 fk18@columbia.edu | |
Contact: Vilma Rosario 212-305-6033 vr2222@columbia.edu | |
Principal Investigator: Fay Kastrinos, MD |
Principal Investigator: | Fay Kastrinos, MD | Columbia University |
Responsible Party: | Columbia University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01102569 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
AAAC6344 |
First Posted: | April 13, 2010 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | July 3, 2015 |
Last Verified: | July 2015 |
Hereditary pancreatic cancer Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome BRCA1/2 Ashkenazi Jewish patients |
Pancreatic Neoplasms Digestive System Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms |
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Pancreatic Diseases Endocrine System Diseases |