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New study investigates whether social struggles fuel inflammation in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07478016

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study looks at how social determinants of health—like housing, food, and transportation—relate to inflammation in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Participants fill out surveys and give a blood sample at a single visit. The goal is to understand these connections, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how social factors like housing or food access relate to inflammation in breast cancer patients, pointing toward ways to address non-medical barriers to better outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage pilot study with only 200 participants at one time point. It is designed to observe correlations, not test a treatment, so it may not lead to direct changes in care.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

200 women over the age of 18 with an ECOG score \< 2 with a biopsy proven invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast who are candidates for definitive breast cancer surgery.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals must meet all the following inclusion criteria to be eligible to participate in the study: 1. Female 2. \>18 years old at time of consent 3. Biopsy proven invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ 4. Candidate has not yet received cancer therapy for their breast cancer diagnosis 5. ECOG Performance Status \< 2 6. Able to provide consent 7. Must be English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Patient has started therapy or already had definitive oncologic surgery 2. Another malignancy within the past 6 months that was not a non-melanomatous skin lesion

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm ductal breast carcinoma in situ invasive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer Ductal carcinoma in situ

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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