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Fast and Accurate Breast Cancer Diagnosis Using Nanopore Sequencing in Tanzania (Fast-ABCD Sequencing)

Nanopore Sequencing for Accelerating Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Tanzania: A Prospective Observational Study


Sponsor

University of Bonn

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This pilot study will test the feasibility of using nanopore sequencing for breast cancer diagnosis in Tanzania. It aims to show that nanopore sequencing is non-inferior to the current standard of care, with the potential for faster and more cost-efficient results. By enhancing the speed and accuracy of diagnosis, this approach could improve treatment planning and outcomes for patients in resource-limited settings.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study in Tanzania is testing whether a rapid genetic sequencing technology (nanopore sequencing) can quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer from tumor tissue samples. Access to fast, reliable cancer diagnosis is a major challenge in low- and middle-income countries, and this study aims to validate a new approach that may be faster than standard methods. **You may be eligible if...** - You are suspected of having breast cancer and are undergoing a biopsy or surgery at the participating hospital - There is excess fresh tumor tissue available for testing - You can provide written informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to give informed consent - You have already started cancer treatment (conventional/biomedical treatment — herbal treatments are acceptable) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre

Moshi, Tanzania

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