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Study of Individuals and Families at High Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by National Cancer Institute (NCI), November 2008
Sponsored by: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Information provided by: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00045214
  Purpose

RATIONALE: Studying individuals and families at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer may help in identifying the genes involved in the development of breast and ovarian cancer and help to identify other persons at risk for cancer.

PURPOSE: Study to identify genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors related to cancer risk in individuals and families at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer.


Condition Intervention
Breast Cancer
Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer (brca1, brca2)
Ovarian Cancer
Procedure: biopsy
Procedure: breast duct lavage
Procedure: breast imaging study
Procedure: gene mapping
Procedure: magnetic resonance imaging
Procedure: mammography
Procedure: mutation analysis
Procedure: questionnaire administration
Procedure: study of high risk factors

Genetics Home Reference related topics: breast cancer
MedlinePlus related topics: Breast Cancer Cancer MRI Scans Mammography Ovarian Cancer
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Study of Clinical, Genetic, Behavioral, Laboratory and Epidemiologic Characterization Of Individuals And Families At High Risk Of Breast/Ovarian Cancer

Further study details as provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI):

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Clinical spectrum and natural history of disease in syndromes predisposing to familial breast/ovarian cancer by clinical and laboratory data collected from study families as sufficient numbers of new families are accrued
  • Develop a resource of epidemiologic, clinical, behavioral, and genetic information on individuals and families predisposed to familial breast/ovarian cancer by using medical and family history questionnaires, history and physical examinations, system ...
  • Cancer occurrence and other clinical outcomes in members of these high-risk kindreds by medical and family history questionnaires, history and physical examinations, systematic documentation and confirmation of reported cancers
  • Create a biospecimen repository to facilitate exploratory, etiologically-focused laboratory studies by systematic collection and preservation of serum, plasma, whole blood, DNA, EBV-transformed lymphoblastoid cell lines, normal and tumor tissue obtai ...
  • Potential precursor states of neoplastic disease in families at risk of breast and ovarian cancer by systematic collection and histopathologic evaluation of breast, ovary, and fallopian tube tissue
  • Prospective risk of specific tumors in family members by systematic follow-up of study participants, objective confirmation of reported cancers, and documentation of vital status by using variations on life table analysis and standardized incidence ...
  • Function of novel tumor susceptibility genes by collecting and storing DNA from extended families, both BRCA1/2 mutation-positive and mutation-negative
  • Identify genetic determinants, and genetic and environmental modifiers of cancer risk in individuals and families predisposed to breast/ovarian cancer by medical and epidemiologic data acquired from questionnaries
  • Evaluate gene-gene and gene-environment interactions in the pathogenesis of familial breast/ovarian cancer by combining epi, genetic risk factor data with results of mutation testing (various strategies, including candidate gene testing, single nucl ...

Estimated Enrollment: 500
Study Start Date: June 2002
Detailed Description:

OBJECTIVES:

  • Evaluate and define the clinical spectrum and natural history of disease in syndromes predisposing to familial breast/ovarian cancer.
  • Develop a resource of epidemiological, clinical, behavioral, and genetic information on individuals and families predisposed to familial breast/ovarian cancer.
  • Track and validate cancer occurrence and other clinical outcomes in members of these high-risk kindreds.
  • Evaluate potential precursor states of neoplastic disease in families at risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
  • Quantify the risk of specific tumors in family members of this high-risk population.
  • Map, clone, and determine the function of novel tumor susceptibility genes in this high-risk population.
  • Identify genetic determinants and genetic and environmental modifiers of cancer risk in individuals and families predisposed to breast/ovarian cancer.
  • Evaluate gene-gene and gene-environment interactions in the pathogenesis of familial breast/ovarian cancer.

OUTLINE: Individuals undergo a clinical evaluation that may include a medical history and a physical examination, including possible pelvic or prostate exam. Women may also undergo mammography, MRI of the breast, CA 125 level, transvaginal color doppler, and breast duct lavage. Men may also have a serum PSA obtained if they are over 50 years of age and a breast duct lavage and breast imaging if there is a personal history or risk of familial breast cancer. Some individuals may undergo excisional or needle biopsies or other diagnostic procedures (e.g., galactography or ductal endoscopy) to evaluate a suspected diagnosis of breast, ovarian, or other cancers.

Biologic specimens that may be collected include blood for germline DNA extraction, buccal cells, tumor tissue, and/or skin fibroblasts.

One family member completes a family history questionnaire. Family members may complete psychological assessments.

Some individuals may undergo genetic testing and counseling.

Families are contacted approximately every year for follow-up information.

A certificate of confidentiality protecting the identity of research participants in this project has been issued by the National Cancer Institute.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 500 participants will be accrued for this study.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Any of the following:

    • Families with neoplasias of an unusual type, pattern, or number, including breast cancer, or which is consistent with an identified or suspected familial cancer syndrome, including breast and/or ovarian cancer
    • Families with a history of any of the following types of syndromes:

      • Familial breast/ovarian
      • Li-Fraumeni
      • Peutz-Jegher
      • Cowden
    • Families with multiple cases of breast cancer among first- and second-degree relatives
    • Families with a history of other cancers that do not fit into a well-characterized syndrome (e.g., multiple occurrences of breast and colorectal cancers)
    • Families of an individual with a known mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene
    • Individuals with a personal history of neoplasia(s) or benign conditions of an unusual type
    • Individuals with unusual demographic features, including:

      • Young age at onset of disease
      • Multiple primary sites
      • Rare tumor type of pathologic characteristic
  • At least 2 living affected family members are required for known or suspected familial syndromes for which no gene has been identified
  • Diagnoses must be verifiable

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Age

  • 18 and over

Performance status

  • Not specified

Life expectancy

  • Not specified

Hematopoietic

  • Not specified

Hepatic

  • Not specified

Renal

  • Not specified

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

Biologic therapy

  • Not specified

Chemotherapy

  • Not specified

Endocrine therapy

  • Not specified

Radiotherapy

  • Not specified

Surgery

  • Not specified
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00045214

Locations
United States, Maryland
Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center - NCI Clinical Trials Referral Office Recruiting
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
Contact: Patient Recruitment     800-518-8474        
Sponsors and Collaborators
Investigators
Study Chair: Mark H. Greene, MD Clinical Genetics Branch
  More Information

Clinical trial summary from the National Cancer Institute's PDQ® database  This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site

Publications of Results:
Other Publications:
Study ID Numbers: CDR0000256907, NCI-02-C-0212
Study First Received: September 6, 2002
Last Updated: December 11, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00045214  
Health Authority: Unspecified

Keywords provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI):
breast cancer
hereditary breast/ovarian cancer (BRCA1, BRCA2)
male breast cancer
ovarian epithelial cancer
ovarian germ cell tumor
borderline ovarian surface epithelial-stromal tumor
ovarian sarcoma
ovarian stromal cancer

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian Neoplasms
Skin Diseases
Gonadal Disorders
Malignant mesenchymal tumor
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Breast Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Urogenital Neoplasms
Ovarian Diseases
Ovarian epithelial cancer
Soft tissue sarcomas
Genital Diseases, Female
Breast Neoplasms, Male
Sarcoma
Endocrinopathy
Breast Diseases
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Adnexal Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009