Clinical trial · Observational
2D:4D Finger Ratio and Breast Cancer in Women
Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Finger 2d-4d Ratios And Cancer In Breast Cancer Patients. A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This prospective study aims to evaluate the 2D:4D finger ratio in women diagnosed with breast cancer compared to healthy controls and to examine its potential association with tumor markers, including carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3). A total of 132 women are included in the study, comprising 79 patients with breast cancer and 53 healthy controls. Participants are recruited from a breast clinic setting. Finger lengths are measured to calculate 2D:4D ratios, and serum CEA and CA 15-3 levels are recorded. Statistical analyses are performed to assess correlations between finger morphometry and tumor marker levels. The study seeks to explore whether finger length patterns and 2D:4D ratios are associated with breast cancer status and selected tumor markers, and to evaluate their potential relevance as non-invasive indicators related to hormonal exposure history.
Conditions
Conditions (3)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropometric Measurements | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
| Females | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (0)
Data not yet available
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- label
- Breast Cancer Patients
- description
- Women aged 18 years and older with histopathologically confirmed breast cancer.
- label
- Healthy Controls
- description
- Age-matched women without a history of breast cancer or other malignancies.
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- only description measurement
- timeFrame
- 1 patientt's measurements have taken nearly 20 minutes
- description
- The lengths of the second (index) and fourth (ring) digits were measured on both hands of all participants to calculate the 2D:4D digit ratio. Measurements were obtained using a digital caliper with a precision of 0.01 mm. Each digit was measured from the midpoint of the basal crease (proximal flexion crease) to the tip of the finger, with the hand placed flat and fully extended on a stable surface.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 19 Years
- Maximum age
- 70 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years and older with histopathologically confirmed primary breast cancer who were evaluated and/or treated at the breast clinic during the study period and who provided written informed consent were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with hand deformities, a history of finger fractures, or finger deformities were excluded from the study during finger measurements
References
Publications (1)
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