Can Nurse-Led breast exams cut cancer delays in africa?

NCT ID NCT07023198

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Addis Ababa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether trained nurses can perform breast exams and guide women through the healthcare system to reduce delays in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Researchers will enroll 8,000 women in Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Tanzania. The goal is to see if this approach helps women get diagnosed and start treatment faster.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Clinical breast examination and patient navigation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show a practical way to catch breast cancer earlier and start treatment faster in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is an early pilot study, not a large trial. Results may not apply to other regions, and the intervention may not work as hoped in real-world conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Primary and secondary health care facilities from four sub-Saharan African countries that make up the Network for Oncology Research in Africa (NORA) consortium: Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Tanzania.

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, 9086, Ethiopia

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