Surveillance Program for Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

A Multi-Modality Surveillance Program for Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
25 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Screening
Participants needed
400 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Chicago · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women who are at high risk for breast cancer to participate in a program for early detection. Participants will undergo regular imaging studies and follow-up procedures at specific sites.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have a known genetic mutation related to breast cancer.
  • I have a lifetime risk of 30% or higher for breast cancer.
  • I am between 40 and 64 years old with a 5-year risk of 6% or more.
  • I am 65 years or older with a 5-year risk of 6% or more and specific breast density.
  • I had chest wall radiation before age 35.
  • I am a woman of African ancestry under 45 with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
  • I am at least 25 years old.
  • I am willing to travel for imaging studies and follow-up.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am currently undergoing active cancer treatment.
  • I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant within two years.
  • I have a pacemaker or another metallic object in my body that affects an MRI.
  • I had breast surgery in the last two weeks.
  • I have had a bilateral mastectomy.
  • I have a history of kidney disease or abnormal kidney function.
  • I have a dye allergy that cannot be managed with medications.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This study is aimed to establish a registry of women undergoing intensive surveillance for the early detection of breast cancer in high-risk women.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Known BRCA1 or BRCA2, TP53, PALB2, PTEN, CDH1 and STK11 carrier. Women with pathogenic mutations in any other cancer susceptibility genes are eligible only if they also have a high PRS. OR * With life time risk of 30% or higher, based on Polygenic Risk Score that integrates…
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