New study explores BRCA mutations in hispanic breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT01251900
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looked at how common BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are in Hispanic/Latino women with breast cancer. Researchers collected saliva samples and medical history from 266 participants to better understand these mutations in this group. No treatment was given; the goal was to gather information for future research.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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266 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2011
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
primary clinical
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Patient must be self-identified of Hispanic/Latino origin. * Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer. * Age greater than or equal to 18 years. * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. * Must be willing and able to provide a saliva sample, answer questionnaire data online or complete a paper questionnaire, and request a copy of their pathology report. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: \- Males and subjects under the age of 18.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Southwest Cancer Center, Lubbock; Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas, 79415, United States
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