A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Positive BRCA1/2 Mutation Status on the Lives of Young Women
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Official title
A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Positive BRCA 1/2 Mutation Status on the Lives of Young Women
Brief summary
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Background: * Mutations detected in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have been show to produce very high risks of breast and ovarian cancer (as high as 90% and 60%, respectively), as well as accompanying risks for several other types of cancer. Women who have these genetic anomalies and who do not have cancer are aware of their high-risk status, which can have an effect on their ability to make decisions about personal choices and health care. * Researchers are interested in learning more about how people who know their cancer risk status make decisions on personal relationships, family formation, and risk-reduction options. Objectives: \- To study young women s experiences and decision-making processes regarding family history, genetic testing, couple relationships, family formation, and cancer risk management within the context of their experiences as BRCA1/2 mutation carriers. Eligibility: * Women between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age and older who have been identified as having a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Participants must be contemplating or have experienced couple relationships, family formation, and/or risk management and reduction. * Participants must be willing to have their interviews digitally recorded Design: * Researchers will conduct between 30 and 50 telephone interviews of study participants. Each interview will be approximately 90 minutes in length. The interview consists of open-ended questions that ask about the participants and their experiences before, during, and after they underwent genetic testing for BRCA1/2. * At least one focus group will be coordinated at a national conference for individuals who are aware of their genetically based cancer risk. If more than 25 individuals are interested in participating in the group, an additional focus group will be convened. * No medical treatments are specifically offered as a part of this study.
Study identification
- NCT ID
- NCT00858078
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not listed
- Enrollment
- 76 participants
Conditions and interventions
Conditions
Interventions
Not listed
Eligibility (public fields only)
- Age range
- 18 Years to 100 Years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Healthy volunteers not accepted
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Study timeline
- Start date
- Jun 20, 2011
- Primary completion
- Mar 12, 2015
- Completion
- Apr 2, 2015
- Last update posted
- Nov 29, 2021
2011 – 2015
United States locations
- U.S. sites
- 1
- U.S. states
- 1
- U.S. cities
- 1
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Cancer Institute (NCI), 9000 Rockville Pike | Bethesda | Maryland | 20892 | — |
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