This is a clinical trial sponsored by the American Cancer Society, where we will be testing the helpfulness of two programs designed to teach breast and gynecological cancer survivors and their partners to communicate and cope with physical, emotional, and relationship challenges after cancer. The programs are conducted entirely via videoconference (Zoom), so neither you nor your partner would have to travel anywhere to participate.

Researchers at Bay Path University are conducting virtual/phone interviews with individuals who have received a reclassified genetic test result to cancer related genes. This study will help researchers learn the psychosocial implications and experiences of those who have received a reclassified genetic test result when undergoing hereditary cancer gene testing, (for example, your original genetic test results showed a variant of uncertain significance that was later found to be harmful or harmless). 

This study is looking whether the drug Talazoparib (also known as Talzenna) is safe and effective for treating people with advanced solid cancers (including breast, gastric, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate or other solid tumors) in people with an inherited mutation (found through genetic testing) or an acquired mutation (found with biomarker testing) in ATM, ATR, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, BAP1, BARD1, CDK12, CHK1, CHK2, IDH1, IDH2, MRE11A, NBN, PALB2, RAD50, RAD51, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD54L or other genes.

SOROCk [NRG-CC008] is a clinical trial studying if removal of just the fallopian tubes can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer nearly as much as removing both the ovaries and fallopian tubes among women with an inherited BRCA1 mutation. The main benefit of removing only the fallopian tubes and not the ovaries is to prevent surgically-induced menopause. The study will also examine various patient-reported quality of life outcomes. Researchers believe that most ovarian cancers first begin in the fallopian tubes, suggesting that removing the fallopian tubes only may prevent the development of ovarian cancer. This concept has never been formally testing in a clinical trial.

PAVO is an open-label Phase II study investigating if the study drug, a PARP inhibitor called niraparib (Zejula), is safe and effective for certain people who have been diagnosed with an
advanced solid tumor with either an inherited or tumor PALB2 mutation.

The National Institutes of Health has a clinical trial for men at high genetic risk for prostate cancer. This is trial is for men without prostate cancer, ages 30 to 75, who have tested positive for Lynch syndrome (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM) or BRCA1, BRCA2, HOXB13, ATM, NBN, TP53, BRIP1, CHEK2, PALB2, RAD51C, RAD51D, or FANC (FANCA, FANCB, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCI, FANCL, and FANCM). The trial involves screening MRI of the prostate every two years and biopsy of the prostate if the MRI is abnormal. There is no cost for travel or study-related tests. 

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of co-formulated pembrolizumab/quavonlimab versus four other treatments in patients with Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H) or Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Metastatic (stage IV) Colorectal Cancer.

The study will collect clinical information, family history, and samples (blood, saliva or cheek swab) from people and families at risk for pancreatic cancer. Collecting this information and samples will create a resource to drive research necessary for early detection and prevention of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

Stanford researchers invite people diagnosed with stage 0 to stage 3 breast cancer to take this 15 minute survey to share your thoughts about the advantages and disadvantages of participating in a new type of clinical trial called “a window opportunity” trial. will use this information to help design future clinical trials.

CAP5 is a study looking at screening for early cancer in people with an elevated lifetime risk of developing pancreatic cancer. The goal is to study biomarkers derived from images and tissue samples (blood, pancreas fluid, duodenal fluid) for the early detection of pancreatic cancer and precancerous lesions.

This study will look at how well patients with recurrent ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer respond to treatment with a targeted therapy known as an ATR inhibitor when combined with the PARP inhibitor Olaparib.

The purpose of this study is to test whether acupuncture can improve thinking and memory difficulties in breast cancer survivors. Researchers will look at whether  acupuncture improves memory, thinking and sleep in breast cancer survivors. This study will also look at the link between lack of sleep and thinking difficulties.

Are you a gender diverse previvor or patient who would like to share your story? A Johns Hopkins genetic counseling student is conducting an interview study exploring gender diverse folks’ experiences of hereditary cancer care, with the aim of better educating providers about LGBTQ+ needs and concerns. We are conducting interviews over Zoom with individuals who qualify. If you are interested in participating, contact Sarah Roth at [email protected]. NOTE: This study is no longer enrolling people.

The goal of this study is to look at how well a nerve graft works for improving sensation to the reconstructed breast after mastectomy in people undergoing DIEP flap reconstruction (deep inferior epigastric perforator flap). 

This is a study to test the effectiveness of a drug (denosumab) on preventing the development of breast cancer in women with an inherited BRCA1 mutation.

Denosumab is a drug that is currently used to treat bone loss in order to reduce the risk of broken bones in healthy people, and is also used to reduce new bone growths in cancer patients whose cancer has spread to their bones. Research has shown that denosumab may also reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in women with an inherited BRCA1 mutation.

The purpose of this study is to look at the effects and ease of use of occupational therapy delivered by telehealth on activity performance, memory and quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Participants will complete all sessions from home via Zoom videoconferencing. This is a 2-arm randomized control trial, which means that each participant will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Participants will complete the same number of sessions regardless of which group they are assigned to.

This study aims to explore family communication differences across Asian American families  about testing positive for an inherited mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, BARD1, BRIP1, CHEK2, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, TP53 or another gene linked to hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer. Participants will complete a 10–15-minute initial intake survey to confirm eligibility. Eligible participants will then be contacted to schedule a 30-45-minute-long interview over Zoom to explore these topics. After completion of the interview, participants will be entered into a raffle for two $50 Visa gift cards. There are no costs associated with participation.

This study is looking at whether messaging and coaching can increase activity level and how moderate-to-vigorous activity improves symptoms and quality-of-life in women diagnosed with breast or endometrial cancer.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, McGill University and FORCE are conducting a survey of women with a BRCA1/2 mutation, or who come from a family with a known BRCA mutation but tested negative, or have not had testing. Our goal is to learn about the information needs and decisions made related to endometrial cancer risk. https://tinyurl.com/BRCAMUTATION. NOTE: This study is closed for enrollment. 

Eating well and being physically active may help prevent colorectal cancer recurrence. Tools To Be Fit is a study to figure out what tools work best for helping cancer survivors improve their diet and exercise. Participants will get access to a combination of tools such as text messages, a wearable physical activity tracker, apps, health coaching, and coaching for a support person in the participant’s life.

This study focuses on cancer survivors’ needs during the transition into a new normal life after the completion of cancer treatment. The goal is to explore ways in which we can improve physical activity and diet among cancer survivors and address their challenges to develop and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

We specifically would like to work with and for cancer survivors who self-describe as people of color to understand how social structures, stress and environmental factors impact health behaviors and subsequent quality of life.

This study will look at how enhanced prostate cancer screening using MRI will improve early detection rates and further understanding of how inherited mutations can lead to development of prostate cancer.

This study will test how safe and effective the experimental drug NUV-868 is by itself and in combination with a PARP inhibitor in people with advanced solid tumors. The first part of the study will include people with any solid tumor type, and the second part will include people with triple-negative breast, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancers only. 

This study is seeking information about the personal experiences of uterine and ovarian cancer prevention and screening for people with Lynch syndrome. An online survey will allow participants to share their experiences which will ultimately help medical practitioners be more aware about the wants, needs, and decision-making strategies used by people with Lynch syndrome to preserve their gynecological health.

This study will adapt and evaluate an intervention designed to help young couples cope with and communicate about cancer-related reproductive and sexual health concerns.

This study is looking at the use of acupressure to manage cancer-related fatigue and sleep disturbances. EnergyPoints is an app that teaches users how to self-administer acupressure, to manage fatigue and sleep disturbances related to cancer. The purpose of this research study is to learn from participants’ experiences using EnergyPoints, while they wear a fitness tracker to measure activity and sleep.

This study is measuring the best dosage for and side effects of the drug combination Olaparib and radium-223 to treat men with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. 

This study is testing the effectiveness of adding a type of targeted therapy known as a PARP inhibitor to androgen-deprivation therapy for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has become resistant to standard androgen deprivation therapy.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) symptoms include numbness combined with tingling sensations, persistent shooting, stabbing, or burning pain even in the absence of an obvious cause, lower extremity muscle weakness, and impaired balance. Resistance exercise has shown promising results; however, the effect of exercise on CIPN remains understudied. This study will look at the effects of gain and balance training and resistance exercise (using bands) on gait, balance, and lower extremity muscle strength after a 16-week home-based exercise program compared to educational materials without an exercise program.

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a common problem for breast cancer survivors. This study will test the effectiveness of three types of online, group therapy for breast cancer survivors with FCR.