A database to understand von Hippel-Lindau Disease and related conditions
Official title: MyVHL: Patient Natural History Study
Run by VHL Alliance · NCT03749980 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a database to see how lifestyle and other factors affect people with von Hippel-Lindau Disease and similar conditions, helping researchers find better treatments and understand the disease better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VHL Alliance Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2012 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 26, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT03749980 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with von Hippel-Lindau Disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a diagnosis of von Hippel-Lindau Disease or related conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
MyVHL is an observational study that creates a multi-patient database to identify patterns among individuals with von Hippel-Lindau Disease and related conditions. Participants provide information about their lifestyle, medications, and other factors that may influence their disease and quality of life. This data helps researchers uncover risk factors, understand tumor growth, and potentially identify effective treatments. The study aims to enhance knowledge about these rare conditions and guide future research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of von Hippel-Lindau Disease and related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on a rare condition, similar observational studies have successfully contributed to understanding other rare diseases.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL) Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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VHL Alliance
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joshua Mann, MPH — VHL Alliance
- Study coordinator: Joshua Mann, MPH
- Email: josh.mann@vhl.org
- Phone: 161727756674
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.