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 kidney cancer in VHL patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a daily pill called belzutifan in 50 people with VHL disease who have kidney cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Researchers are also monitoring how long any tumor shrinkage lasts and checking for side effects.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can Full-Body scans spot cancer early in High-Risk families?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether whole body MRI scans can help find cancers early in children and adults with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly raises cancer risk. About 150 participants will receive annual whole body MRI scans for four years to see if they keep…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a Stress-Busting program help VHL patients cope better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a specially adapted stress management program called 3RP-VHL for adults with von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL), a genetic condition that causes tumors. The program teaches relaxation and resilience skills through 8 video sessions. Researchers want to see if it is f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Mini GPS in a needle could help doctors hit hidden tumors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a special needle with a tiny tracking device inside, like a mini GPS, to help doctors find tumors that are hard to see on CT scans. About 3,900 adults with certain cancers or growths will have their biopsy or ablation procedure done using this smart needle. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VHL tumor growth study aims to predict which lesions need surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 5-year study follows 250 people with von Hippel-Lindau disease who have brain or spinal cord tumors. Researchers use regular MRI scans and blood tests to see how fast tumors grow and what factors like hormones might affect growth. The goal is to better understand which tumor…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists map hidden tumor diversity in rare kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why kidney tumors in people with VHL syndrome can be different from each other. Researchers will use advanced imaging, multiple biopsies, and lab-grown tumor models to map these differences. The goal is to learn more about the disease, not to test a …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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VHL patients share their struggles in new quality-of-life survey
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study asks 200 adults with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome to fill out an anonymous online questionnaire about their quality of life, psychological well-being, and difficulties accessing care. No treatment or medical tests are involved — the goal is simply to learn what patients …
Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC