Protocol to Examine Methylation of Tumor Suppression Genes in Women at High Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
Completed
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Registration Number
- NCT00323908
- Lead Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
- Brief Summary
A study to examine the correlations between methylation of various genes associated with breast cancer and proliferation and cytomorphology in breast epithelial cells acquired by random periareolar fine needle aspiration of women at high risk for development of breast cancer.
- Detailed Description
A study to examine the correlation between gene promotor methylation and benign breast tissue proliferation and cytomorphology collected via random periareolar fine needle aspiration in postmenopausal women at increased risk for breast cancer.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 281
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method