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Could a chat with a pathologist empower breast cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT07040514

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a direct meeting between breast cancer patients and a pathologist—where the pathologist reviews the patient's own pathology slides—can improve the patient's understanding of their disease and sense of empowerment. Participants complete questionnaires before and after the visit to measure changes in knowledge and anxiety. The goal is to see if this kind of encounter is useful and practical for both patients and pathologists.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Meeting with a pathologist to review pathology slides
What this could lead to
If helpful, this could lead to routine patient-pathologist meetings as a standard part of cancer care, improving patient understanding and engagement.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit is subjective and may not change medical outcomes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must be at least 18 years of age. 2. Patients must have completed initial diagnosis visit with oncologist or surgeon. 3. Must have pathology slides and reports available for review. 4. Must be able to speak English. 5. Must be willing to participate in this research and will be provided with an information sheet. 6. Pregnant women are eligible as this research poses no risk of physical harm to the participant. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients \<18 years of age. 2. Patients with DCIS are ineligible. 3. Adults who are unable to provide written signature. 4. Patients from vulnerable patient populations, including infants, minors, those unable to provide informed consent, and those incarcerated or imprisoned at the time of enrollment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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