Observing the natural history of certain blood cancers
Official title: Natural History Study of Monoclonal B Cell Lymphocytosis (MBL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL), Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL)/Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM), and Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma (SMZL)
Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT00923507 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is tracking how certain blood cancers develop over time in patients to learn more about them and find new treatment options.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 29, 2008 |
| Registry record updated | November 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00923507 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with CLL/SLL, LPL, WM, or SMZL, either currently on treatment or previously treated.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions other than MBL, CLL, SLL, LPL, WM, or SMZL 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
This observational study aims to investigate the natural history of monoclonal B cell lymphocytosis (MBL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL), Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM), and splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL). It will collect blood, tissue samples, and imaging studies from patients to characterize clinical, biological, and molecular events related to disease stability and progression. Patients will be followed over time to gather data that could lead to the discovery of new treatment targets and a better understanding of these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and potential new treatment options for patients with these blood cancers.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is observational and builds on existing knowledge, similar studies have shown promise in understanding the progression of blood cancers.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
-INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Diagnosis of CLL/SLL will be made according to the updated criteria of the NCI Working Group. * on treatment or previously treated * requiring or nearing first-line treatment OR Diagnosis of LPL/WM. LPL is defined as the presence of an intertrabecular pattern of bone marrow infiltration by small lymphocytes showing plasmacytoid/plasma cell differentiation. WM, comprising \>95% of LPL cases, describes the clinical syndrome of LPL associated with an IgM monoclonal gammopathy of any concentration. The remaining cases may be IgA, IgM, or non-secreting LPL. Immunophenotyping is required for diagnosis 2. Age greater than or equal to 18 years. 3. ECOG performance status of 0-2. 4. Able to comprehend the investigational nature of the protocol and provide informed consent EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1\. None
Where it's running
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adrian U Wiestner, M.D. — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Study coordinator: Yeseul Kim
- Email: yeseul.kim@nih.gov
- Phone: (240) 328-8992
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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.