BRCA Mutations in Latinas

Plain-language summary

This study investigates BRCA gene mutations in Hispanic/Latina women with breast cancer. It included women over 18 with confirmed breast cancer who self-identified as Hispanic/Latino. It is an observational (non-phase) study and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Completed

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Start date

7/7/2011

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Lubbock, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Patient must be self-identified of Hispanic/Latino origin.
* Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer.
* Age greater than or equal to 18 years.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* Must be willing and able to provide a saliva sample, answer questionnaire data online or complete a paper questionnaire, and request a copy of their pathology report.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

\- Males and subjects under the age of 18.