Researchers seeking children and adults ages 10-20 who have been diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Vanderbilt researchers are seeking children and adults ages 10-20 who have been diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 for a study.

Participation in the study involves:

*Three separate visits, 12 weeks apart (second visit over five days)

* Comprehensive evaluation of reading-related skills at each visit

* Four one-hour MRI scans 

*Reading tutoring (during second visit)

Compensation for participation is:

$100 for first visit (2 half days)

$150 for second visit (5 days)

$100 for third visit (1 day)

There will be an evaluation report from each visit. Travel reimbursement is available for participants outside a one-hour radius of Nashville/VUMC area.

For more information, contact Julie Delheimer at (615) 875-5534 or educationbrain@vanderbilt.edu.