BRCA Mutation Carriers' Platform a Multicenter Study (NCT07253051) | Clinical Trial Compass
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BRCA Mutation Carriers' Platform a Multicenter Study
Italy10,000 participantsStarted 2025-04-05
Plain-language summary
Subjects who carry mutations in breast cancer susceptibility genes 1 and 2 (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes) are at higher risk of developing cancers. Despite the cumulative amount of evidence published in the literature in the last two decades, the management of BRCA mutation carriers is still not completely defined.
Since the prevalence of the mutation is estimated to be 1:400 - 1:500 individuals, the total number of BRCA mutation carriers should be around 140.000 - 150.000 in the Italian population. It is estimated that 87% of women with BRCA mutations will experience, in their lifetime, a tumor with a genetic origin. About 20% of the 5200 ovarian cancer cases diagnosed each year in Italy has a genetic origin and could potentially be the object of primary prevention. To date, and to the best of our knowledge, a national prospective data collection on women with BRCA mutations has not been yet established.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All women who are 18 years of age or older;
* All women who known to be carriers of a pathogenetic mutation class 4 and 5 of the International Agency of Research on Cancer classification) of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 18 years old;
* No pathogenetic mutation carriers.
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?
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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.