Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Breast Cancer.

Description

The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of breast cancer. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of cancer is NOT required. Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail. In return, study participants may opt to receive information about their genetic ancestry at no cost.

Conditions

Breast Cancer Risk, Breast Cancer Prevention, Breast Cancer

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Study overview

The goal of this observational study is to learn more about how genes impact the risk of breast cancer. Anyone 18 or older living in the US is eligible, and a diagnosis of cancer is NOT required. Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail. In return, study participants may opt to receive information about their genetic ancestry at no cost.

The Rutgers University Genetics Coordinating Center Breast Cancer Study

Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Breast Cancer.

Condition
Breast Cancer Risk
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Piscataway

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States, 08854

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * age 18 years or older
  • * currently living in the United States
  • * able to understand and follow written instructions in English
  • * have access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone
  • * willing to provide written informed consent for participation
  • * willing to provide DNA via a saliva sample using a collection kit mailed to your home
  • * willing to complete a survey with questions about health related to the study of breast cancer.
  • * Not able to meet or fulfill any of the inclusion criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,

Tara Matise, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Study Record Dates

2027-04-30