Can BRCA testing become routine? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT03351803

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looks at how to offer BRCA gene testing to more people, especially those of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and make it a normal part of medical care. Over 5,400 participants will receive education and then decide if they want testing. Researchers will track who gets tested, how they receive results, and the emotional impact of the process.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4283, United States

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