Neurofibromatosis

This study tests the drug abemaciclib, typically used for cancer, in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have atypical neurofibromas that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink or stabilize these tumors. Participants take…

This study tracks how well the drug Koselugo (selumetinib) works and what side effects it causes in people with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and painful nerve tumors. About 200 patients in South Korea will be followed during their normal doctor visits. The goal is to confirm the drug…

This early-stage trial is testing whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-T and CTL cells) and a dendritic cell vaccine can safely treat people with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis, conditions that cause nerve tumors. The study will enroll 100 participants aged…

This phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called HLX-1502 in people aged 12 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas—nerve tumors that can cause pain, disfigurement, or other problems. The study will enroll 25 participants and measure whether the…

This program provides mirdametinib to individual patients with serious, life-threatening conditions like neurofibromatosis type 1 tumors or other MAP-K pathway diseases who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. Each case requires approval from the comp…

This early study tests whether a drug called IMLYGIC, made from a modified herpes virus, can be safely injected into painful or disfiguring skin tumors in adults with NF1. Ten participants will receive up to 8 injections over 4 months. The goal is to see if the treatment is toler…

This study tests several experimental drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 109 participants will receive one of three dr…

This study tests a combination of two drugs, trametinib and azacitidine, for children newly diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), a rare blood cancer. Lower-risk patients get just these two drugs, while higher-risk patients also receive standard chemotherapy. Th…

This study tests a drug called mirdametinib in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have skin tumors called cutaneous neurofibromas. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink these tumors. About 24 people will take the drug daily or on a three-week-…

This study tests a special stem cell transplant for children and adults with blood cancers like leukemia. The transplant uses stem cells that have had certain immune cells removed to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. About 70 participants will r…

This study tests a software platform called Nest that helps young adults (ages 18-49) with inherited cancer risks manage their care. Participants will use the tool to track screening and share information with doctors and family. Researchers will compare users to non-users to see…

This early-stage trial tests a daily pill called PAS-004 in 56 adults with NF1 who have at least one symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibroma. The study has two parts: Part A finds a safe dose, and Part B checks safety and whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants ta…

This small pilot study is testing an oral drug called mirdametinib in 10 people with advanced melanoma that has a specific gene change (NF1 mutation) and has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and if it is safe enou…

This study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…

This study is testing a blood test called GRAIL Galleri that looks for signs of many different cancers at once. It is being offered to 1000 people who have a high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic conditions. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers early, when they …

This study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA fragments from tumors in people with hereditary cancer syndromes like Lynch syndrome or BRCA mutations. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers earlier than standard screening methods. Researchers will compare canc…

This study tests whether giving selumetinib early to children with NF1, before nerve tumors cause symptoms, can prevent tumor growth and related problems. About 200 children aged 1 to 8 years with no known tumors will either receive the drug or be observed. The goal is to see if …

This study tests two experimental drugs, siltuximab and erenumab, to see if they can safely reduce chronic pain in people with schwannomatosis, a condition that causes painful nerve tumors. About 40 adults with moderate-to-severe pain will receive either a drug or a placebo. The …

This study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), delivered through a smartphone app, can help caregivers of children with RASopathies (like Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome) cope with parenting stress. The trial is fully remote and involves 70 adult c…

This study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…

This study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…

This study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…

This study looks at children under 15 with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic condition that causes nerve tumors. Researchers want to see if skin and mouth lesions can help diagnose NF2 earlier than current methods, which rely on hearing, nerve, and eye symptoms. By e…

This study creates a registry of medical records, scans, and surveys from adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who also have a glioma brain tumor. Researchers will track diagnosis, treatments, and quality of life over time to better understand the disease. The goal is to im…

This study collects information from 200 adults in Russia who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with plexiform neurofibromas. Researchers will look at patients' age, symptoms, and medical history to better understand the disease. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is …

This study follows 269 people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease progresses. Participants will have yearly exams, MRI scans, hearing tests, and blood draws. The goal is to understand tumor growth, hearing loss, and speech or swallowing…

This study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…

This study works to improve questionnaires that measure pain, daily activities, and physical function for people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas. Participants aged 5 and older will give feedback on existing surveys through group discussions or…

This study follows 56 young adults who have a genetic condition that raises their cancer risk. After they graduate from pediatric care at St. Jude, researchers track whether they find adult doctors and continue regular cancer screenings over 8 years. Participants fill out surveys…

This study is a disease registry that will collect information from 200 people in Egypt who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves. The goal is to understand how the disease progresses over time, what treatments patients rece…

This study tests whether web-based tools can help people with hereditary cancer syndromes share risk information with their relatives and encourage them to get genetic testing. Researchers will enroll 625 participants (patients and their relatives) and track how many use the tool…

This study is testing a device called the AlgometRx Nociometer to see if it can measure pain and other abnormal sensations in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The device uses a small electrode on a finger or toe to send painless signals and a camera to record changes i…

This study is for people aged 3 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that often causes noncancerous nerve tumors. About half of people with NF1 get these tumors, and sometimes they turn cancerous. Researchers want to test a new method to predict whic…

This study looks at genetic changes in families to figure out which ones truly increase cancer risk. Researchers will analyze DNA from 11,000 people, including those with certain gene variants and their relatives. The goal is to improve genetic counseling and help doctors decide …

This pilot study is testing whether a whole-body MRI scan, analyzed by artificial intelligence, can reliably detect pre-cancerous changes in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Fifteen children will receive three MRI scans over a year. The goal is to see if the scans ar…

This study is developing questionnaires to measure how visible tumors in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) affect patients' appearance concerns. About 110 participants, including children, adults, and caregivers, will complete surveys and join focus groups or interviews to give feed…

This study is testing a new online platform called Nest for young adults aged 18-39 who have had genetic testing for cancer risk. The platform gives both patients and their doctors access to updated information about genetic findings. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy t…

This study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study wil…

This study looks at whether online videos or a call with a peer navigator can help adults with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) who have low health literacy better understand their condition and care recommendations. Fifty participants across the U.S. will receive personalized care lett…

This study is looking at 2,000 people who have early warning signs of blood cancers or bone marrow failure. Researchers use a special genetic test (next generation sequencing) to find changes in cancer-related genes. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and to catch th…

This study aims to understand the full burden of 9 rare skin diseases—including physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges—on patients and their families. Researchers will use special questionnaires to track how these conditions affect daily life and care needs. About …

This study compares two methods of offering cancer genetic testing to patients in community health centers. One method lets primary care doctors order tests directly, while the other uses a specialist model with extra support. Researchers will track how many patients get tested a…

This study compares a self-guided online genetic testing program to standard in-person counseling for people at risk of hereditary cancer. About 1,000 adults who meet national guidelines for genetic testing will participate. The goal is to see if the online option works just as w…

This study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can detect a rare but serious nerve tumor called MPNST earlier than current methods in adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Researchers will compare the timing of tumor detection by the blood test versus standard i…

This study looks at a new way to help family members of cancer patients learn if they have inherited a higher risk for cancer. About 240 people with a known cancer gene change will be asked to share their test results with their close relatives, either on their own or with help f…

This study is collecting blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 1,000 people with RASopathies—a group of genetic conditions that affect development and raise cancer risk. Researchers will store these samples and data in a database for future studies. The goal is to lea…

This study aims to discover new genes that increase the risk of developing cancer, especially in people with a strong family history or unusual cancer patterns. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 1,500 adults and children who have or may develop inherited cancer. The goal…

This study follows children under 21 who have a genetic condition that raises their risk of developing cancer, along with their relatives. Researchers will collect health information and samples over time to better understand how these cancers develop and how to catch them early.…

This study aims to find out which of two educational programs better helps adults with Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and parents of children with NF1 get the recommended health screenings during their regular checkups. Participants live across the U.S. and do not currently visit a sp…

This study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method,…

This study collects tissue samples, medical data, and family histories from over 1,100 people being screened for colorectal or endometrial cancer. Researchers hope to discover new genes and mechanisms that increase cancer risk, especially in hereditary cancer syndromes. The goal …