To evaluate immune function in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers without cancer, specifically to determine whether immune function in healthy individuals with germline loss of function BRCA1/2 mutations, impacts overall immune health and fitness.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and females
* Over age 25
* BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic or likely pathogenic mutation
* No personal cancer history apart from non melanoma skin cancer, localized thyroid cancer, in situ cancers of any type
* Participants must sign the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Are allergic to influenza vaccination
* Have received influenza vaccination within the past 6 months
* Require prednisone, methotrexate, or other immunosuppressing medications
* Have HIV infection
* Have a history of solid organ tumor or bone marrow transplant
* Require combination immunotherapy;
* Are on other studies requiring blood draws that might exceed 450 mL total during the period of the influenza vaccine study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To evaluate immune function in female BRCA1/2 mutation carriers without cancer following seasonal influenza vaccination