Family genetic testing could prevent ovarian cancer
NCT ID NCT04009148
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether offering genetic testing to family members of people with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome helps more relatives learn about their own cancer risk. Researchers will follow 118 participants and their relatives to see how many choose to get tested. The goal is to understand how well cascade testing works in real families.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CASCADE genetic screening (family-based genetic testing)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that cascade testing helps more family members learn their cancer risk and take preventive steps.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that cascade testing changes health outcomes, and results may not apply to all families.
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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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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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