The Jewels in Our Genes Study - an African American Family Study of Breast Cancer
Completed
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT01380925
- Lead Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
- Brief Summary
The research team is studying why some African American families have multiple cases of breast cancer.
This study will help to better understand if there are undiscovered genes unique to African Americans that may predict early breast cancer risk.
Breast cancer survivors AND their relatives who are also breast cancer survivors are being recruited to the study.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 330
Inclusion Criteria
- Black/African American
- Ever diagnosed with breast cancer
- Have at least one living blood relative ever diagnosed with breast cancer, who is also willing to participate
- Live in the U.S.
Exclusion Criteria
- Tested positive for BRCA mutations
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method breast cancer
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University at Buffalo
🇺🇸Buffalo, New York, United States