Summary
This clinical trial is designed for women who carry a BRCA1 gene mutation, which significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer. The study is investigating whether a medication called denosumab can help prevent breast cancer in these women.
What is Denosumab?
Denosumab is a medication already used to:
- Treat bone loss and prevent fractures.
- Help cancer patients whose disease has spread to the bones.
Recent research suggests denosumab might also help lower the risk of breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.
How the Study Works
Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups:
- Group A receives denosumab as an injection under the skin every 6 months for up to 5 years.
- Group B receives a placebo (a look-alike injection with no active medication) on the same schedule.
Neither participants nor doctors know which group each person is in—this helps ensure the results are unbiased.
Follow-Up
After the treatment period, participants will be followed for another 5 years with yearly check-ins to monitor their health.
Why This Matters
Women with a BRCA1 mutation often face difficult decisions about preventive surgeries. If denosumab proves effective, it could offer a non-surgical option to reduce breast cancer risk.