Hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome
MONDO:0003582An autosomal dominant inherited syndrome caused by mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Patients are at high risk of developing breast cancer, particularly before the age of fifty, high risk of developing a second primary breast cancer, and high risk of developing both breast and ovarian cancer.
Also known as: BRCA1- and BRCA2-associated hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, familial breast and ovarian cancer syndrome, familial breast/ovarian cancer (BRCA1, BRCA2), hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome, hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome, hereditary breast/ovarian cancer (BRCA1, BRCA2)
65 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Real-World check: is talzenna safe for advanced breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will track 600 people in Korea with advanced breast cancer who are already being prescribed Talzenna. Researchers will watch for side effects and see how well the drug works in everyday medical practice, not in a strict research setting. The goal is to confirm the drug…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New DNA sequencer could make genetic testing cheaper and faster
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new DNA sequencing platform (MGI) against the current standard (Illumina) for diagnosing hereditary cancers like breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and intestinal polyposis. Researchers will analyze 248 patient samples using both platforms to see if …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Robot-Assisted mastectomy: could it mean less pain and faster healing?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nipple-sparing mastectomy: one done with a robotic arm through a small side incision, and the standard open surgery. Researchers want to see if the robotic method improves women's satisfaction, body image, and recovery over 12 months. The trial wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beaumont Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New online program aims to boost genetic cancer testing in african american families
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a web-based program called Kindred that helps African American families understand their genetic cancer risk and talk about testing. About 150 people will use the tool to see if it improves knowledge and testing rates. The goal is to make genetic information more…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New online tool aims to help families uncover hidden cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new online program can help families understand their inherited cancer risk and encourage relatives to get low-cost genetic testing. Researchers will enroll 400 adults who carry a cancer-related gene change and their family members. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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50,000 samples to unlock secrets of hereditary tumors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood and tumor tissue from up to 50,000 adults with hereditary or genetic-linked cancers. Researchers will use these samples to create lab-grown tumor models, like mini-tumors, to study how these cancers work and test new treatments. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC