Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for patients with hairy cell leukemia

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

Run by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · NCT02560883 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Academic / other
Locations8 sites (Miami, Florida and 7 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2, 2013
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2030
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedJuly 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT02560883 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably not a fit

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

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • University of Miami/Soffer Clinical Research Center
    Miami, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
    Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Rochester /Wilmot Cancer Institute
    Rochester, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Center
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Recruiting
Show 2 more locations
  • BC Cancer, Part of the Provincial Health Services Authority
    Vancouver, Britsh Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Cancer Care Manitoba
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Michael Grever, MD — The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Study coordinator: Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Data Registry
  • Email: HCLRegistry@osumc.edu
  • Phone: 614-685-4296

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.