10,000 breast cancer patients donate tissue for science

NCT ID NCT00898131

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study collects tumor tissue and medical information from 10,000 women undergoing breast cancer surgery. The samples are stored and used for future research to better understand breast cancer. No treatment or experimental drug is given.

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 collection could help researchers discover new insights about breast cancer that may lead to better treatments in the future.
What could go wrong: This is a tissue collection study, not a treatment trial. It does not directly test any therapy, so benefits for participants are unlikely.

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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

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Study contacts

Contact

Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611-3013, United States

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