MedPath

Collecting Tissue Samples for Future Research From Women Undergoing Surgery for Breast Cancer

Recruiting
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00898131
Lead Sponsor
Northwestern University
Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue from patients with breast cancer to study in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about cancer.

PURPOSE: This phase I study is collecting tissue samples for future research from women undergoing surgery for breast cancer.

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

* Collect breast tissue for future research from women undergoing surgery for breast cancer.

Secondary

* Create microarrays by tumor type for internal use by Specialized Program of Research Excellence.

OUTLINE: Tumor tissue is collected and analyzed to create microarrays by tumor type for future research studies.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 1,250 patients will be accrued for this study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
10000
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Collect human breast tissues and associated clinical-pathologic dataAt time of diagnosis, surgery, and throughout standard care and clinical follow-up.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath