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A study looking at a new blood test to spot pancreatic cancer earlier (SAFE-D)

Overview

Cancer types:

Pancreatic cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study is looking at a new blood test called the Avantect test. This is to see if it can detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage.

It is for people who:

  • are between 50 and 84 years old and

  • have recently been diagnosed with

Recruitment start: 30 April 2025

Recruitment end: 31 March 2028

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Mr Zaed Hamady

Supported by

Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, Southampton

ClearNote Health

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 06 Nov 2025

CRUK internal database number: 20080

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