Research and clinical trials into hairy cell leukaemia

Research is looking into the causes and treatment of hairy cell leukaemia (HCL).

HCL is rare and so there are fewer trials in the UK, compared to some types of cancer. Find out about the latest international research and clinical trials. 

Research into hairy cell leukaemia

Researchers are looking into the causes and treatment of hairy cell leukaemia (HCL).

Find a clinical trial

Our clinical trials database has details of open and closed trials in the UK, and summaries of the results.

How to join a clinical trial

If you see a trial you're interested in, discuss it with your specialist or GP.

What clinical trials are

Trials aim to find out if a new treatment or procedure is safe or better than a current treatment.

Before you take part

Find out about what researchers should tell you before you agree to take part in a trial.

Our Research

Find out how our researchers are discovering new ways to tackle leukaemia.
Last reviewed: 
21 Oct 2021
Next review due: 
22 Oct 2024