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How Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Affects Schoolwork and Self-Esteem

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01626846
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified June 2012 by John Jay High School.
Recruitment status was:  Recruiting
First Posted : June 25, 2012
Last Update Posted : June 25, 2012
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
John Jay High School

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The study will seek to determine whether there is a corresponding deficit in school performance for teenagers with NF1. Secondly, the study seeks to explore the issue of self-esteem in teenagers with NF1.

Condition or disease
Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Study Design
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Study Type : Observational
Estimated Enrollment : 50 participants
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Official Title: Cognitive Impairments, Self-Esteem & Academic Performance in Teenagers With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Study Start Date : June 2012
Estimated Study Completion Date : September 2012

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MedlinePlus related topics: Neurofibromatosis

Groups and Cohorts
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Group/Cohort
NF1 teenagers


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Evidence of effect on self-esteem evidenced by self-esteem scores [ Time Frame: 4 months ]

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Ages Eligible for Study:   14 Years to 17 Years   (Child)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Teenagers aged 14-17 years with NF1
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Neurofibromatosis Type 2
  • Schwannomatosis
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Contacts
Contact: Chris Ramsay 914-355-8010 christopher.ramsay@klschools.org

Locations
United States, New York
John Jay High School Recruiting
Cross River, New York, United States, 10518
Contact: Chris Ramsay       christopher.ramsay@klschools.org   
Sponsors and Collaborators
John Jay High School
Investigators
Study Director: Eileen Karlik, PhD Westchester Community College
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Responsible Party: John Jay High School
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01626846     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: NF Survey 2012
First Posted: June 25, 2012    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: June 25, 2012
Last Verified: June 2012

Keywords provided by John Jay High School:
Neurofibromatosis

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neurofibromatoses
Neurofibromatosis 1
Neurofibroma
Nerve Sheath Neoplasms
Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Neurocutaneous Syndromes
 Nervous System Diseases
Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms
Nervous System Neoplasms