Rutgers University Study of the Genetics of Breast Cancer.
The Rutgers University Genetics Coordinating Center Breast Cancer Study
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 18 Years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
- Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires
Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.
Show the study's own words
- "Study participation is online, and it takes about 20 minutes to complete health surveys and request a saliva collection kit sent through US mail."
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
In plain language
This study looks at how genes affect the risk of breast cancer. It is for adults age 18 or older who live in the United States, whether or not they have cancer. Taking part includes online health surveys and giving a saliva sample using a kit mailed to your home.
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.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Who can join
- Be age 18 or older.
- Currently live in the United States.
- Be able to understand and follow written instructions in English.
- Have internet access and a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
- Be willing to give written consent, meaning you agree to join after learning about the study.
- Be willing to give a saliva (spit) sample for DNA, the material that carries your genes, using a kit mailed to your home.
- Be willing to answer health survey questions related to breast cancer.
Who can't join
- You cannot join if you do not meet all the requirements listed above.
Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.
Official eligibility criteria
Inclusion 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 the study participant's home * willing to complete a survey with questions about health related to the study of breast cancer. Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to meet or fulfill any of the inclusion criteria
Study sites (1)
NJ
- Rutgers University · Piscataway, NJ 08854Tara Matise, Ph.D. · Study contact · 848-445-3125 · rugcc@rutgers.eduMore trials in Piscataway