New study aims to predict breast cancer risk using tissue samples
NCT ID NCT00291096
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study enrolls 3,000 women at high risk for breast cancer to develop a better way to predict who will get the disease. Researchers will take small samples of breast tissue and blood to build a risk algorithm. No treatment is given; the goal is to improve risk assessment and monitoring.
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 could lead to a better way to predict which women are most likely to develop breast cancer, helping with earlier detection or prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The algorithm may not be accurate enough for widespread use, and results may take years to validate.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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