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NCT05126290 CTNNA1 Familial Expansion Study

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NCT ID NCT05126290
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Condition Cancer Gene Mutation
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2021-03-16
Primary Completion 2028-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Collection of personal and family history from CAFÉ Study participants

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2021-03-16 with a primary completion date of 2028-01-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The goal of the CAFÉ Study is to determine the cancer risks associated with germline CTNNA1 loss-of-function variants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Participants must be carrier, or a first degree relative of a carrier, of a CTNNA1 loss-of-function variant defined as: a variant predicted to lead to protein truncation (nonsense and frameshift variants), a large deletion of one or more exons, or a consensus splice site variant predicted to disrupt splicing in CTNNA1. CTNNA1 loss-of-function variants do not need to be classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic to be included. * Participants must be able to understand and read English * Participants must be able to provide informed verbal or written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years of age * Individuals who do not carry a CTNNA1 loss-of-function variant and are not a first degree relative of a CTNNA1 loss-of-function variant carrier. * Individuals who cannot speak and read English * Major psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment that in the judgement of the study investigators or study staff would preclude study participation * Unable to comply with the study procedures as determined by the study investigators or study staff

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Bryson W Katona, MD, PhD

✉ cafestudy@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

📞 215-349-8222

Principal Investigator

Bryson W Katona, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05126290 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Cancer Gene Mutation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05126290 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05126290 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cafestudy@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05126290 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Philadelphia, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05126290 clinical trial?

NCT05126290 is sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine. The principal investigator is Bryson W Katona, MD, PhD at University of Pennsylvania. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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