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Should all young cancer patients get genetic testing? study investigates

NCT ID NCT04533555

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether offering genetic testing to all young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) is better than only testing those who meet certain guidelines. About 749 participants were randomly assigned to either universal testing with a broad gene panel or standard testing based on doctor's judgment. The goal was to see which approach finds more inherited genetic risks that could affect patients and their families.

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Active substance
broad gene panel for young adult cancers
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simpler, more effective way to identify genetic risks in young cancer patients and their families.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study comparing testing strategies, not a treatment trial. Results may not change current practice if universal testing proves too costly or impractical.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

749 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2020

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients will be eligible if they meet the following criteria: * Diagnosed with a solid tumor between age 18-39 (patients may be 40 years of age at time of enrollment) * Within one year of diagnosis with index cancer * Have had at least two visits at Penn Medicine for the cancer diagnosis (to exclude one-time second opinions) Exclusion Criteria: Patients will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria: * Diagnosis of in situ cancer, thyroid cancer (papillary or follicular), or leukemia Breast cancer diagnosis (aim 1 only) * Have a known genetic predisposition to cancer * Underwent genetic testing after this cancer diagnosis * Have a benign neoplasm

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Conditions

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cancer neoplasm

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Cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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