BRCA Mutations in Latinas

NCT ID: NCT01251900

Last Updated: 2025-12-24

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

266 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-07-07

Brief Summary

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Background:

\- BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have been linked to a higher risk of developing breast cancer and other cancers, and may be associated with types of breast cancer that are more difficult to treat and more likely to recur. New cancer treatments are being developed specifically to treat individuals who have these gene mutations. However, more information is needed about the prevalence of these mutations in minority populations, including Hispanic/Latino populations. To study these populations, researchers are interested in collecting genetic material (DNA) and medical history information from Hispanic/Latino women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Objectives:

\- To collect saliva samples and medical and family history information from Hispanic/Latino women with breast cancer.

Eligibility:

\- Hispanic/Latino women at least 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Design:

* Participants will complete a questionnaire with information about place of birth, languages spoken by parents and grandparents, and information about their breast cancer diagnosis.
* Participants will provide a saliva sample (2 to 3 tablespoons) for analysis.
* No treatment will be provided as part of this protocol.

Detailed Description

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BACKGROUND:

* Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes predispose to breast and ovarian cancer, and are increasingly recognized in prostate and pancreatic cancers.
* Basal/ Triple negative breast cancer is associated with BRCA mutations in some ethnicities.However the link between BRCA gene mutations and Basil/ triple negative disease in Hispanic/ Latino women is not known.
* Common recurrent mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 exist in Hispanic/ Latino communities.
* New therapies such as PARP inhibitors may be particularly effective in BRCA mutation carriers.
* Therefore a unique opportunity exists to identify women in this underserved minority that may be eligible for and benefit from new targeted therapies.

OBJECTIVES:

\- The primary objective is to collect saliva samples and histology data from up to 2000 Hispanic/ Latino subjects with breast cancer as a source of DNA, and to analyze the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes..

ELIGIBILITY:

\- All Hispanics females, over the age of 18, with breast cancer will be eligible.

DESIGN:

\- Natural history study of 2000 Hispanic/Latino women with breast cancer, 1000 with triple

negative disease, 1000 without.

* Obtain clinical pathology reports and relevant history data on all subjects.
* Analyze recurrent BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations

Conditions

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Breast Neoplasms

Keywords

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Triple Negative Disease BRCA1 BRCA2 Hispanic/Latino Breast Cancer Natural History

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Patients

Hispanic women, over the age of 18, with breast cancer will be eligible.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patient must be self-identified of Hispanic/Latino origin.
* Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer.
* Age greater than or equal to 18 years.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* Must be willing and able to provide a saliva sample, answer questionnaire data online or complete a paper questionnaire, and request a copy of their pathology report.

Exclusion Criteria

\- Males and subjects under the age of 18.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

99 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NIH

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Michael C Dean, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Locations

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Southwest Cancer Center, Lubbock; Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Dean M, Boland J, Yeager M, Im KM, Garland L, Rodriguez-Herrera M, Perez M, Mitchell J, Roberson D, Jones K, Lee HJ, Eggebeen R, Sawitzke J, Bass S, Zhang X, Robles V, Hollis C, Barajas C, Rath E, Arentz C, Figueroa JA, Nguyen DD, Nahleh Z. Addressing health disparities in Hispanic breast cancer: accurate and inexpensive sequencing of BRCA1 and BRCA2. Gigascience. 2015 Nov 4;4:50. doi: 10.1186/s13742-015-0088-z. eCollection 2015.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26543556 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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11-C-N035

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

999911035

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id