Clinical Trial: Characterization of Mechanical Tissue Properties in Patients With Pancreatic, Liver, or Colon Cancer

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: Characterization of Mechanical Tissue Properties in Pancreas, Liver and Colon

Brief Summary: This pilot research trial studies characterization of mechanical tissue properties in patients with pancreatic, liver, or colon cancer. Mechanical properties and stiffness of the cancerous tissue may be correlated with the standard pathology report that describes the stage of the disease.