Registry for patients with hairy cell leukemia

Clinical Research in Hairy Cell Leukemia: Surveillance and Documentation of Clinical Outcomes in a Rare Form of Adult Leukemia

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · NCT02560883

This study is collecting information from people with hairy cell leukemia to help find better treatments and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (other)
Locations6 sites (Miami, Florida and 5 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02560883 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This registry aims to collect and centralize de-identified data from patients diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia to facilitate research and improve patient outcomes. By gathering information on symptoms, treatment complications, and disease progression, the registry will help identify effective treatments and potential new therapies. Collaborating with multiple institutions, the study emphasizes safeguarding patient confidentiality while enabling comprehensive data analysis. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of life for patients living with this rare form of leukemia.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are adults diagnosed with classic or variant hairy cell leukemia.

Not a fit: Children and individuals without a diagnosis of hairy cell leukemia will not benefit from this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved treatment strategies and better management of hairy cell leukemia.

How similar studies have performed: Other registries for rare diseases have shown success in improving patient outcomes and guiding research, indicating a promising approach for this study.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion:

* Patients with classic hairy cell leukemia
* Patients with the variant of hairy cell leukemia.

Exclusion:

* Children are excluded from the study, since Hairy Cell Leukemia wasn't described in children.

Where this trial is running

Miami, Florida and 5 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Leukemia, Other, Hairy Cell

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.