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NCT03396341 Responses to Genetic Risk Modifier Testing Among Women With Pathogenic Variants in Breast Cancer Predisposition Genes

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NCT ID NCT03396341
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Condition Genetic Testing
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 806 participants
Start Date 2018-01-04
Primary Completion 2027-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 25 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Salvia sampleQuestionnairesBuccal swab sample

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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 806 participants in total. It began in 2018-01-04 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to describe how women with BRCA1/2 mutations react to genetic risk modifier testing, and to examine how they make decisions about their healthcare.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Phase I: * Female patient, age 25 years or older (given that women under this age are not generally recommended to receive BRCA1/2 genetic testing) * Completed full sequence or targeted genetic testing with a clinically confirmed BRCA1 or BRCA2 deleterious mutation identified * No personal history of breast cancer * English-fluent; the surveys were designed and validated in English and are not currently available in other languages. Translation of questionnaires into other languages would require reestablishing the reliability and validity of these measures. Therefore, participants must be able to communicate in English to complete the surveys. Phase 2: * Female sex * Completed germline genetic testing with one clinically confirmed pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant in either of the following genes and with the associated age minimums: * BRCA1 and currently age 25 years or older * BRCA2 and currently age 25 years or older * ATM (all pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants EXCEPT for the variant ATM c.7271T\>G \[p.Val2424Gly\]) and currently age 30 years or older * CHEK2 (all pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants EXCEPT for the variants CHEK2 c.470T\>C \[p.Ile157Thr ; I157T\] and CHEK2 c.1283C\>T\[p.Ser428Phe ; p.S428F\] and CHEK2 c.1427C\>T \[p.Thr476Met\]) and currently age 30 years or older * PALB2 and currently age 30 years or older * No personal history of breast cancer * English-fluent based on self-report or the EMR; the surveys were designed and validated in English and are not currently available in other languages. Translation of questionnaires into other languages would require reestablishing the reliability and validity of these measures. Therefore, participants must be able to communicate in English to complete the surveys. Exclusion Criteria: Phase I: * Previous receipt of any prophylactic mastectomy. * Major psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment that in the judgment of the study investigators or study staff would preclude study participation. * Any patients who are unable to comply with the study procedures as determined by the study investigators or study staff. Phase 2: * Previous receipt of any prophylactic mastectomy. * Major untreated psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment that would preclude study participation. * Any patients who participated and received genetic risk modifier test results from Phase 1 of this protocol.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jada Hamilton, PhD, MPH

✉ hamiltoj@mskcc.org

📞 646-888-0049

Principal Investigator

Jada Hamilton, PhD, MPH

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03396341 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 25 Years or older, studying Genetic Testing. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03396341 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03396341 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hamiltoj@mskcc.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03396341 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States, Basking Ridge, United States, Commack, United States, Harrison, United States and 3 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03396341 clinical trial?

NCT03396341 is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Jada Hamilton, PhD, MPH at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 806 participants.

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