Aggressive NK-cell leukemia
MONDO:0019470A rare, highly aggressive, Epstein-Barr virus-associated leukemia, also known as aggressive NK-cell leukemia/lymphoma; it may represent the leukemic counterpart of nasal type extranodal NK/T-cell lymphomas. It affects primarily teenagers and young adults. It is characterized by the systemic proliferation of NK cells in the peripheral blood, bone marrow, liver, and spleen.
Also known as: ANKCL, NK cell leukaemia, NK cell leukemia, NK-cell LGL leukaemia, NK-cell LGL leukemia, NK-cell large granular lymphocyte leukaemia, NK-cell large granular lymphocyte leukemia, NK-cell leukaemia
1978 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 11 tagged with Aggressive NK-cell leukemia itself.
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Can a powerful combo of drugs and stem cell transplant beat tough lymphomas in kids?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a two-step approach for children, teens, and young adults with advanced T-cell or NK-cell lymphoma or leukemia. First, patients receive a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs to shrink the cancer. Then, those who respond go on to receive a ste…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell transplant method shows promise for kids with tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for children with blood cancers like leukemia. It uses a half-matched family donor and removes certain immune cells from the donated cells to lower risks. The goal is to see if this method is safe and helps the child's body a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called DR-01 in adults with rare types of leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors. About 200 people will take part in this early-stage trial.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Dren Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? thalidomide trial targets rare leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests thalidomide, a drug once used for other conditions, in 48 people with symptomatic large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia. Participants start on thalidomide alone; if it doesn't work well enough, methotrexate is added. The goal is to see if thalidomide …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can tracking thousands of patients unlock the secrets of rare EBV-driven blood cancers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 people with Epstein-Barr virus-positive T/NK-cell lymphoproliferative diseases — rare conditions where the virus drives abnormal immune cell growth. Researchers will collect medical history, treatment details, and blood samples to see how the diseases beh…
Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive blood cancer registry aims to unlock secrets of adult ALL
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will collect medical information and biological samples from up to 10,000 adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and related blood cancers. The goal is to track how patients are diagnosed, treated, and how they fare over time. By gather…
Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive T-Cell lymphoma database aims to unlock new insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of information and tissue samples from 1,000 people with T-cell lymphoma. Researchers will use this data to learn more about the disease and how to improve patient outcomes. Participants provide medical information and optional blood and na…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Massive new registry to track thousands of blood cancer patients for years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow up to 8,000 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and related blood cancers over many years. It does not test a new treatment but instead collects information on how patients are doing over time, including survival. The goal is t…
Sponsor: German CLL Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC