Improving Genetic Counseling for BRCA+ Mothers

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Breast Cancer

In brief

Genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast cancer may reveal that you, and possibly your blood relatives, are at increased risk for the disease across the lifespan. This includes biological children, both male and female. We do not yet know the best ways to educate mothers who have a risk gene (are BRCA+) about whether, when, and how to share genetic information with their children or manage their thoughts and feelings. The purpose of this study is to help mothers make more informed choices about talking with children about hereditary breast cancer, provide them with age-and gender-appropriate information and emotional support, and improve their psychological well-being.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04258280

Run by

Georgetown University

People needed

200

Starts

2020-07-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2024-09-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Mothers/primary caregivers to adolescents/young adults ages 13-24 years-old.
• Participating in genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer.
• Adequately speak/read English.

You may not qualify if…

• Does not meet inclusion criteria.

Where it is running

• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (enrolling)

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