Registry for patients with neurofibromatosis
Official title: The NF Registry Sponsored by Children's Tumor Foundation
Run by The Children's Tumor Foundation · NCT01885767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a registry for people with neurofibromatosis to share their symptoms and experiences, helping connect them with clinical trials and improving understanding of the condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Children's Tumor Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 2012 |
| Main results expected | June 2030 |
| Study ends | June 2050 |
| Registry record updated | October 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT01885767 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1, type 2, or schwannomatosis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not complete the account registration process will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Neurofibromatosis (NF) Registry Portal is an observational database that collects patient-reported symptoms, treatments, and experiences related to neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2, as well as schwannomatosis. Patients and their guardians can enroll through a web-based portal, where they complete surveys about medical history, clinical manifestations, and quality of life. The registry aims to connect patients with relevant clinical trial opportunities and provide de-identified data to researchers for further study. It serves as a potential natural history resource for understanding these conditions better.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of neurofibromatosis and improve access to clinical trials for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other registries for rare diseases have shown success in improving patient outcomes and facilitating research, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with NF1 * Diagnosed with NF2-related schwannomatosis * Diagnosed with Schwannomatosis Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to complete account registration and consent
Where it's running
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Children's Tumor Fundation
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kate Kelts, B.S.N. — The Children's Tumor Foundation
- Study coordinator: Kate Kelts, B.S.N.
- Email: kkelts@ctf.org
- Phone: 646-738-8567
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.