Mammography, Early Detection Biomarkers, Risk Assessment, and Imaging Technologies, MERIT Study

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Study ID
NCT03408353
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
25 Years - 80 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Biospecimen Collection — PROCEDURE
    Undergo collection of blood samples
  • Mammography — PROCEDURE
    Undergo standard of care mammography
  • Questionnaire Administration — OTHER
    Complete questionnaires

Study Details

This study collects mammogram images, blood samples, and clinical information from women undergoing routine screening mammograms. Creating a bank of blood samples and a database of clinical and risk information may be used in future research related to breast cancer, other cancers, and women's health.

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 15, 2017
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2027
Completion
Apr 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
10,000 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Observational (mammography, questionnaires, blood collection)
    Participants complete questionnaires over 15-25 minutes about personal and family history of cancer, health status, breast cancer risk factors, diet, weight gain, and physical activity, and undergo collection of blood samples at baseline and then annually for 5 years. Participants also undergo standard of care mammography at baseline and then annually for 5 years.

Primary Outcome Measure

Creation of a repository of blood specimens and database of imaging, clinical data, health measurements, and questionnaire data [ Time Frame: 5 years ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
M D Anderson Cancer CenterHoustonTexas77030
Jessica W. Leung
[email protected]
713-745-4555
Jessica W. Leung (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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