No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
2,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for women and men with breast cancer who have had it come back or spread. Participants will provide samples and information to help researchers learn more about these types of cancer.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am at least 18 years old.
I have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
I can understand and sign an informed consent document.
You may not be able to join if
I have dementia or any mental condition that affects my understanding.
I have a history of serious allergic reactions to local anesthetics.
My oncologist thinks participating would be too dangerous for me.
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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This study is being done to create a resource of samples and information that can be used to improve our understanding of the development, progression and treatment of recurrent or metastatic breast cancer or male breast cancer.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed invasive breast cancer.
* Male participants must have biopsy proven breast cancer.
* Age must be \>= 18 years, and all must be able to understand and willing to sign an informed consent document.
Exclusio…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed invasive breast cancer.
* Male participants must have biopsy proven breast cancer.
* Age must be \>= 18 years, and all must be able to understand and willing to sign an informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dementia, altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent; a history of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to local anesthetics (i.e. lidocaine, xylocaine).
* Any other condition, which in the opinion of the patient's treating oncologist, or the physician performing the biopsy procedure, would make participation in this protocol unreasonably hazardous for the patient.
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