Scientists probe Fat-Breast cancer link in 150 patients
NCT ID NCT04200768
First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
The FATLAS study is looking at how body fat (adiposity) influences breast cancer at both the whole-body and cellular levels. Researchers will enroll 150 breast cancer patients with different body types (lean, overweight, obese) and collect blood, tumor tissue, and body measurements. The goal is to understand how fat tissue might affect tumor growth, inflammation, and immune response, which could lead to better insights for future treatments.
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how body fat influences breast cancer behavior, potentially guiding future personalized treatments or prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants, and findings may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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