Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Breast Cancer.
The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of breast cancer. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of cancer is NOT required. Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit
| Condition(s) | Breast Cancer Risk, Breast Cancer Prevention, Breast Cancer |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of breast cancer. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of cancer is NOT required. Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail. In return, study participants may opt to receive information about their genetic ancestry at no cost. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 years or older * currently living in the United States * able to understand and follow written instructions in English * have access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone * willing to provide written informed consent for participation * willing to provide DNA via a saliva sample using a collection kit mailed to the study participant's home * willing to complete a survey with questions about health related to the study of breast cancer. Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to meet or fulfill any of the inclusion criteria |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey |
| Locations | Piscataway, New Jersey, United States |
| Start date | 2024-04-15 |
| NCT ID | NCT06773897 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06773897 |