Blood test could spot rare nerve tumors years earlier in NF1 patients
NCT ID NCT06515860
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
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 imaging and exams. The goal is to see if this approach leads to earlier treatment and better outcomes, especially for people who face barriers to healthcare.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 1,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will be adults with NF1 who live in the United States.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and older (adults only) * Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) diagnosis (2021 Revised Diagnostic Criteria, PMID: 34012067) * History of plexiform neurofibroma (PN) * Able to read and understand English or Spanish * Live in the USA Exclusion Criteria: * Are children (younger than 18 years old) * Do not have NF1 * Have no evidence of PN * Are not able to read and understand English or Spanish
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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