Scientists collect breast cancer samples to unlock tumor secrets
NCT ID NCT04074720
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects tissue, blood, and optional rectal swabs from 200 adults with breast cancer or carcinoma in situ. Samples are taken during standard procedures like surgery. Researchers will analyze them to identify tumor biomarkers and genetic profiles, aiming to better understand the disease. No new treatments are tested.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help researchers better understand breast cancer biomarkers and genetics, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that does not test a new treatment. It may not directly lead to new therapies or benefit participants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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