Pilot Randomized Control Trial of Telehealth Group for Improving Peer Relationships (PEERS) in NF1

Effectiveness of a Telehealth Group for Improving Peer Relationships for Adolescents With Neurofibromatosis Type 1

This is a pilot randomized control trial of the UCLA PEERS protocol delivered via Telehealth with teens with neurofibromatosis type 1 whose parents report that they have difficulty making and keeping friends.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physician diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 1
• Age 12-17
• Main language spoken in the home is English
• Reliable internet access
• Current functional impairment in peer relationships
• Teen is interested and motivated to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Main language spoken in the home is not English
• Cognitive or developmental difficulties that affect reading comprehension or understanding of treatment material
• Significant behavioral concerns
• Other comorbid medical conditions
• Major surgery in past 6 months
• Prior social skills group treatment within past 6 months
• Prior participation in PEERS