New screening tools aim to catch breast cancer earlier in high-risk women

NCT ID NCT00006421

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study looked at 200 women aged 25-55 who have a high genetic risk of breast cancer due to BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. Researchers tested new screening methods like breast MRI and duct lavage alongside standard mammograms to see if they could detect cancer earlier. The goal was to compare breast tissue differences between mutation carriers and non-carriers and improve early detection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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