Von Hippel-Lindau disease
MONDO:0008667An autosomal dominant disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the VHL gene, leading to an increased risk of various benign and malignant tumors, including hemangioblastomas, retinal hemangiomas, endolymphatic sac tumors, renal cell carcinoma, and pheochromocytomas.
Also known as: Lindau disease, VHL, VHL-related von Hippel-Lindau disease, Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (VHL), cerebroretinal angiomatosis, familial cerebelloretinal angiomatosis, von Hippel-Lindau disease
24 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New pill shows promise for rare tumors in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests belzutifan, a daily pill that blocks a protein called HIF-2α, in people with advanced rare cancers like pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, VHL disease-associated tumors, and certain other solid tumors. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for VHL patients: belzutifan trial targets rare tumor disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug belzutifan in 100 people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, a genetic condition that causes tumors in various organs. Researchers will track how well the drug shrinks tumors and how long it takes for the disease to progress, while also monitoring sid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: José Claudio Casali da Rocha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to sharply detect multiple cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging agent called 18F-T2, which is designed to highlight tumors that produce a protein called CAIX. About 200 adults with various cancers (like kidney, lung, or breast cancer) will receive an injection of 18F-T2 and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden tumors in rare genetic disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer to find tumors in people with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow. About 38 adults with VHL will receive one dose of the tracer and then have a PET/CT scan. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists launch eye tissue bank to unlock secrets of retinal disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of health information and biological samples (like blood, saliva, and eye tissue) from people with and without retinal diseases. Researchers aim to use this database to better understand conditions like age-related macular degeneration an…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World data for rare disease vHL
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers information from 125 people with von Hippel-Lindau (vHL) disease, a rare genetic condition that causes tumors. Researchers will track disease status, past surgeries and treatments, and quality of life. The goal is to better understand how vHL progresses over ti…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to unlock secrets of inherited kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows families with a history of inherited kidney cancer to learn more about the disease's genetic causes and how it progresses. Researchers will collect blood, tissue, and urine samples from affected individuals and their relatives. The goal is to identify new genes…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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VHL pancreatic tumors under the microscope: new scan tested
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease who have pancreatic tumors or cysts. The goal is to learn how these growths change over time and to see if a special type of scan (68-Gallium DOTATATE PET/CT) can find them better. Participants will have regular check…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden kidney cancer activity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a special PET/CT scan using a tracer called [18F]PT2385 can detect a protein (HIF2α) that helps kidney cancers grow. About 35 adults with kidney cancer or a genetic condition called VHL syndrome will receive the scan, and results will be compared with …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Orhan Kemal Oz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC