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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Description

The purpose of this study is to prospectively analyze the prevalence of SIBO in patients with Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and understand its association with weight loss and pancreatic resection status. Each patient will be tested for SIBO using Lactulose Hydrogen Breath Test. 100 patients with diagnosed pancreatic adenocarcinoma and clinically diagnosed weight loss will be enrolled in this study.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to prospectively analyze the prevalence of SIBO in patients with Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and understand its association with weight loss and pancreatic resection status. Each patient will be tested for SIBO using Lactulose Hydrogen Breath Test. 100 patients with diagnosed pancreatic adenocarcinoma and clinically diagnosed weight loss will be enrolled in this study.

A Prospective Study to Assess the Prevalence of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) Patients With Weight Loss

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Condition
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Men, Women, and all genders
  • * Individuals 18 years old or older are included.
  • * Patients of the study investigators and team members
  • * Diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
  • * All subjects must consent to this study
  • * Clinically diagnosed weight loss
  • * Minors
  • * Pregnant Women
  • * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."
  • * Patients who have received treatment for SIBO in the past 3 months

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,

Andrew E. Hendifar, M.D., M.P.H., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2026-04-14