MULTIPLE MYELOMA

This early-phase trial tested whether giving patients their own natural killer (NK) cells, boosted by the drug bortezomib, is safe for treating advanced cancers like leukemia, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Thirty-five adults whose cancers had not responded to standard treatments r…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether adding daratumumab (a targeted antibody) to standard lenalidomide maintenance therapy can clear remaining cancer cells in people with multiple myeloma who still have minimal residual disease after a stem cell transplant. About 200 participant…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a personalized cell therapy called bb2121 works better than standard drug combinations for people with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. About 386 participants were randomly assigned to receive either bb2121 or one of several standard regi…

This phase II trial tested the drug imetelstat in 13 patients with multiple myeloma who had stable disease or partial response after prior therapy but not a complete remission. The goal was to see if adding imetelstat could improve their response. Patients received imetelstat int…

This study tested two drug combinations in 186 adults with multiple myeloma that came back or didn't respond after earlier treatment. One group got pomalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone, and another got those two plus daratumumab. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank enoug…

This trial studies a combination of the investigational antibody isatuximab with the drugs carfilzomib and dexamethasone for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the body…

This early-phase study tested whether specially grown immune cells (cytokine-induced killer cells) could safely treat blood cancers that return after a stem cell transplant. 21 adults with relapsed multiple myeloma or other blood cancers received these donor cells. The goal was t…

This phase 2 study tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, busulfan and melphalan, given before an autologous stem cell transplant in 78 people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. All participants had already received a bortezomib-based induction therapy and then took …

This study tested whether the drug siltuximab can lessen the severity of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurological side effects (ICANS) that often occur after CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. Twenty-four participants received siltuximab alon…

This phase 3 study tested whether adding daratumumab to a standard three-drug regimen (bortezomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone) helps people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not candidates for stem cell transplant. The main goal was to see if more patients achieve a …

This study tested a treatment called anti-BCMA CAR T-cell therapy in 40 adults with multiple myeloma whose disease did not respond well enough to a stem cell transplant and maintenance therapy. The goal was to see if this one-time cell therapy could help more patients achieve a c…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, acalabrutinib and pembrolizumab, in 161 people with various blood cancers such as lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. The main goal was to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if the tumors shrank. The approach aims …

This phase II trial tested a combination of pomalidomide and dexamethasone in 84 patients with advanced multiple myeloma whose cancer had worsened despite treatment with bortezomib and lenalidomide. The goal was to see if this drug pair could shrink tumors and control the disease…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, busulfan and bortezomib, given before a second stem cell transplant in 30 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned after a previous transplant. The goal was to see if this approach could control the disease. Results showed tha…

This study tested a daily supplement of curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from black pepper) in 30 people with early-stage prostate cancer or pre-cancerous blood conditions (MGUS or low-risk smoldering multiple myeloma). The goal was to see if the supplement could lower canc…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…

This study tested a two-step treatment for people whose multiple myeloma returned after a donor stem cell transplant. First, patients received lenalidomide and dexamethasone to reduce cancer and prepare the immune system. Then, they received donor immune cells (lymphocyte infusio…

This study tested different dosing schedules of the drug belantamab mafodotin in 177 adults with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to at least three prior treatments. The goal was to see if changing the dose or how often it is given could reduce serious eye…

This phase 2 trial tested three different schedules of the drug daratumumab in 123 people with smoldering multiple myeloma, a condition that often progresses to active multiple myeloma. The goal was to see how well each schedule controlled the disease and led to complete response…

This study offers continued treatment with elotuzumab (plus dexamethasone) to 67 multiple myeloma patients who were already benefiting from it in earlier trials. The main goal is to keep providing the drug and track how long patients stay on treatment. Researchers will also monit…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called forimtamig in 225 people with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Participants received the drug by IV or injection, and resea…

This study tested whether adding the drug bortezomib to the standard chemotherapy before a donor stem cell transplant could help people with multiple myeloma live longer without their cancer getting worse. Fifty-four adults received the new drug combo. The main goal was to see if…

This phase 2 trial tested a three-drug combination (carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) followed by a stem cell transplant and maintenance therapy in 46 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients aged 65 or younger. The goal was to see if this intensive approach could le…

This phase 1b trial tested the safety of adding TAK-079 (Mezagitamab) to standard treatments for 50 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who cannot have a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the right dose and watch for side effects. Researchers also tracked how we…

This study tested a drug called CT-011 (a PD-1 blocker) and a dendritic cell vaccine given after a stem cell transplant in 35 people with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if this combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight remaining cancer cells. Researchers…

This phase 2 study tested a weekly dose of the drug carfilzomib combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs (melphalan and prednisone) in 32 elderly patients (65 years or older) with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The goal was to find the safest effective dose and see how we…

This study tested a drug called daratumumab combined with dexamethasone in 64 people with multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to three other treatments. The goal was to see how many patients' tumors shrank or disappeared. The treatment is not a cure, but aims to control …

This study tested a combination of thalidomide, bortezomib, and high-dose melphalan followed by a stem cell transplant in 29 patients with advanced multiple myeloma who had already failed one round of treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose of thalidomide and see how well…

This study tested whether adding a drug called vorinostat to the standard combination of lenalidomide and dexamethasone could help patients whose multiple myeloma had stopped responding to lenalidomide. The trial enrolled 25 adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Th…

This phase 2 trial tested a two-step stem cell transplant approach for 47 patients with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The method uses the drug cyclophosphamide to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication. The goal was to se…

This study tested a new way to treat high-risk multiple myeloma using umbilical cord blood that was expanded in the lab with a molecule called UM171. Nineteen patients received this special transplant to see if it was safe and could help control the disease. The goal is to improv…

This study tested a new drug called daratumumab, given together with two standard treatments (lenalidomide and dexamethasone), in 45 people whose multiple myeloma had returned or stopped responding to prior therapy. The main goal was to check safety and see how many patients resp…

This phase 2 pilot study tested a combination of three drugs—carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 55 people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, a condition that often leads to active myeloma. The goal was to see if the treatment could eliminate signs of the dis…

This study tested a therapy called bb2121, made from a patient's own immune cells that are reprogrammed to attack myeloma cells. It included over 300 people with multiple myeloma that had returned or was high-risk. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink tumors and cont…

This pilot study tested a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched family donor in 10 people with both a blood disorder and chronic kidney disease. The goal was to treat both conditions at once and possibly reduce the need for lifelong anti-rejection dr…

This study tested a combination of four drugs (elotuzumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) in 15 people whose multiple myeloma had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The goal was to see if this experimental mix could shrink the cancer more effectively than…

This study tested a new drug called MK-7684A, which combines two immune-boosting medicines (pembrolizumab and vibostolimab), in 192 people with blood cancers like lymphoma and multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. The main goals were to see…

This study tested whether a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) works as well as an IV drip for the drug isatuximab in people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are eligible for a stem cell transplant. All participants also received standard chemotherapy. The goal was to se…

This study tested the drug denosumab in 55 people with multiple myeloma and severe kidney problems. The goal was to see if it could help control bone damage caused by the cancer. Researchers measured changes in bone turnover markers and monitored side effects like low calcium and…

This early-phase trial tested a new CAR-T cell therapy called C-CAR088 in 9 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called BCMA on myeloma cells. The main goal…

This phase 2 study tests whether a new drug called GPC-100, combined with propranolol and with or without G-CSF, can effectively mobilize stem cells in people with multiple myeloma who are preparing for an autologous stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if enough stem cells c…

This early-stage trial tested a new cell therapy called CC-95266 in 130 people with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. Participants also received chemotherapy drugs to prepare their bodies for the cell infusion. The main goals were to check sa…

This study tested a new way of giving the drug elranatamab to people with multiple myeloma that came back or didn't respond to treatment. The drug was given as a shot under the skin, starting with low doses and then increasing, with longer breaks between doses over time. The goal…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called cevostamab in 355 people with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. While it may help control the disease, it is not a cur…

This study tested a combination of pomalidomide and dexamethasone in 63 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to treatment, and who had specific high-risk genetic changes. The goal was to see how well the drugs controlled the disease and what side…

This study tested a new version of the chemotherapy drug melphalan (EVOMELA) combined with fludarabine and total body irradiation before a half-matched (haploidentical) stem cell transplant in 43 adults with blood cancers like multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if this approac…

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called VS-6766, given alone or with everolimus, in 104 adults with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe, tolerable dosing schedule and measure h…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of four drugs—elotuzumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 46 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see how many patients achieved a very deep response (stringent complete response or minimal residual …

This completed Phase 2 study tested a combination of three drugs—lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (RVD)—in 46 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see how well the drugs worked before a stem cell transplant. The study measured response rates an…

This study tested different drug combinations in 1,503 adults aged 18-65 with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The goal was to see which approach—standard drugs or high-dose chemo with stem cell transplant—works better to delay the cancer's return. Patients received maintenance …

This study tested a drug called elranatamab in 39 Chinese patients with multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to at least three prior treatments. The drug works by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. The goal was to see if it could shrink tumors and control the …

This early-phase study tested a combination of three drugs—ibrutinib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 14 people with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to prior treatments. The main goal was to find safe doses and watch for side effects. Results help gui…

This study tested a combination of three drugs (pomalidomide, dexamethasone, and carfilzomib) in 25 people with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to prior treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs worked together to contro…

This phase 3 study tested whether adding daratumumab to standard pomalidomide and dexamethasone helps people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma live longer without their disease getting worse. 304 adults who had already tried lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor took…

This phase 2 trial tested a three-drug combination (ixazomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone) in 112 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to three previous treatments. The goal was to see if adding ixazomib to standard chemotherapy could hel…

This early-stage trial tested a new therapy called FT576, made from specially engineered stem cells that become cancer-fighting immune cells. It was given alone or with another drug, daratumumab, to 31 people with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to prior …

This early-stage study tested a combination of two drugs, acalabrutinib and ACP-319, in 40 people with B-cell cancers such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal was to check safety and how well the drugs work together. Partic…

This study tested a combination of three drugs—pomalidomide, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone—in 100 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned after initial treatment. All patients had previously been part of the IFM/DFCI 2009 trial. The goal was to see how many patient…

This study tested a combination of three drugs—carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 29 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The goal was to find the safest high dose of carfilzomib and see how well it clears cancer cells from the body. Researchers measured sid…

This study tested the drug nivolumab (Opdivo), alone or combined with other drugs, in 320 people with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. The main goal was to check safety and side effects, especially for the nivolumab plus daratumu…

This early-phase study tested a combination of high dose vitamin C and a low dose of the chemotherapy drug melphalan in 6 patients with multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal was to check safety, and researchers also looked for signs that …

This phase 3 study compared a three-drug combination (daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) against the standard two-drug regimen (lenalidomide and dexamethasone) in 737 people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who could not undergo high-dose chemotherapy and stem cel…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—ixazomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone—as a first treatment for multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if this mix works better and causes fewer nerve problems than standard options. Twelve newly diagnosed patients took…

This study tested whether a combination of two drugs, cyclophosphamide and abatacept, could lower the risk of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant in people with high-risk blood cancers. GVHD happens when donor cells attack the patient's body. The…

This study tested whether the drug palifermin could make stem cell transplants safer and reduce chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Thirty-four adults with blood cancers received palifermin before transplan…

This study tested two different drug combinations to collect stem cells from 62 multiple myeloma patients before a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see which method works better and causes fewer side effects. Results could help more patients successfully move forward with tr…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called Purinostat Mesylate in 29 people with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphomas, a type of blood cancer. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Researchers hope this drug…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called JNJ-64407564 in 15 Japanese patients with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal was to …

This study tested whether fasting for at least 14 hours each night could help overweight people with early blood cancer conditions (MGUS, smoldering myeloma) lose weight and possibly lower their cancer risk. Twenty-three participants were randomly assigned to either the fasting p…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, plerixafor and G-CSF, to help collect stem cells from the blood of 53 people with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if this approach could gather enough healthy stem cells for a transplant in fewer sessions. Results showed the com…

This phase 2 trial tested a powerful combination of chemotherapy drugs followed by stem cell transplants in 40 patients under 70 with primary plasma cell leukemia, a rare and aggressive blood cancer. The goal was to see if this intensive approach could improve how long patients l…

This study tested a two-step (tandem) stem cell transplant in 148 people with multiple myeloma. Patients received high-dose melphalan chemotherapy, followed by a second transplant with melphalan plus bortezomib (Velcade). The goal was to see if this approach could delay cancer pr…

This early-stage trial tested a new therapy called SUPLEXA in 46 adults with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that had spread. SUPLEXA is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are processed in a lab to become more active against cancer. The main goal was to check sa…

This study tested two ways to treat multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. All 23 participants first received a combination of clarithromycin, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone. Then, half got a stem cell transplant followed by pomalidomide, while t…

This study tested a drug combination (isatuximab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone) in 56 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. The main goal was to see if giving isatuximab as a shot under the skin works as well as giving it t…

This phase 2 trial tested a drug called belantamab mafodotin in 221 people with multiple myeloma that had not responded to at least three prior treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate that delivers a toxin directly to cancer cells. Participants received one of two dose…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called PTX-100 in 25 people with advanced cancers like multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and certain solid tumors. The goal was to find safe doses and understand how the drug behaves in the body. Participants received the drug by IV for five day…

This completed early-phase study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-BL40 for PET/CT scans in 10 adults with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma and leukemia). The goal was to see if it safely and accurately detects tumors by targeting a receptor common in many cancers. R…

This study explored whether multiple myeloma patients could safely administer the drug Carfilzomib at home instead of always going to the hospital. Nine patients who had already received at least one treatment cycle in the clinic were taught to give themselves the infusion on cer…

This study tested whether roasted nux vomica capsules can help with nerve pain caused by the chemotherapy drug bortezomib in multiple myeloma patients. Twenty-two participants took the capsules for six weeks while continuing their regular chemo. Researchers measured changes in ne…

This study tested a structured educational program called the Myeloma Pack for people with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if it could reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life. 85 patients took part while receiving standard cancer treatment. Researchers mea…

This study looked at whether starting supportive care (like meetings with a nurse, psychologist, or dietitian) right after a multiple myeloma diagnosis helps patients feel better compared to waiting 6 months. Twenty patients took part, and researchers measured their quality of li…

This pilot study tested a 6-session exercise and activity program called Health Through Activity (HTA) in 5 adults with multiple myeloma who were on maintenance therapy and had trouble with daily activities due to their health. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and …

This study tested whether distance Reiki—a hands-off energy therapy—could improve quality of life and immune function in 30 adults with multiple myeloma who had a stem cell transplant. Participants received real Reiki, fake Reiki, or no extra care. The goal was to see if Reiki he…

This study tested whether wearing a special cooling cap during chemotherapy can prevent hair loss in people with multiple myeloma getting a stem cell transplant. 31 participants used the Penguin cold caps. The goal was to see if at least 75% of people kept more than half their ha…

This study tested whether colesevelam, a drug used for high cholesterol, can safely reduce diarrhea in people with multiple myeloma who take lenalidomide. 25 participants received colesevelam for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if diarrhea improved to a mild level or better. The stu…

This pilot study tested a pain management program for cancer survivors living in rural areas or of Hispanic background. The program included acupuncture, cognitive behavior therapy, educational materials, and a pain clinic referral. The goal was to see if the program was feasible…

This study looked at nearly 1,900 male farmers over age 50 to see if pesticide exposure is linked to early signs of blood cancers like multiple myeloma. Researchers collected blood and urine samples and compared those with and without exposure to the pesticide diazinon. No treatm…

This study aims to develop a standardized reference guide for pharmacists to use during initial consultations with multiple myeloma patients starting oral chemotherapy. The goal is to provide clear, consistent information that helps patients understand and follow their treatment …

This completed study looked at 70 patients with myeloma or lymphoma who needed stem cell transplants. Researchers compared two drugs, Zarzio and Granocyte, used to stimulate stem cell production before collection. The goal was to see if one drug led to better stem cell grafts. Si…

This study followed over 900 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who were not eligible for a stem cell transplant. Researchers compared heart-related side effects between those treated with lenalidomide (Revlimid) and those receiving other treatments. The goal was to better…

This study monitored 201 people with multiple myeloma to see how well COVID-19 vaccines and boosters work for them. Since their immune systems are weaker, researchers wanted to learn if vaccines still provide good protection. The goal was to find better ways to keep this vulnerab…

This study interviewed 9 people with multiple myeloma who had received at least 5 different treatments. The goal was to learn about their experiences and what factors are most important to them when deciding on a treatment. No new drugs or therapies were tested; instead, the stud…

This completed study analyzed genetic material from 1,340 patients with lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Researchers used DNA microarrays and other tools to find new molecular subtypes that could explain why some patients respond better to treatment than others. The goal …

This study looked at the safety of the drug Ninlaro (ixazomib) when used to treat multiple myeloma in everyday medical practice in China. About 482 patients were observed, and researchers recorded any side effects or dose changes. The goal was to gather real-world safety informat…

This study measured certain proteins in the blood and urine of 20 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients before and 30 days after starting daratumumab. The goal was to see if these markers could help detect early kidney injury. Participants provided samples during routine lab …

This study looked at whether newer imaging techniques can better detect when a person with early blood conditions (MGUS or smoldering myeloma) is developing active multiple myeloma. Thirty-one adults with these conditions received three types of scans: a standard PET/CT, an exper…

This study looked at 66 people with multiple myeloma to find out how many also have a condition called autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), where the body attacks its own red blood cells. Researchers measured how common AIHA is in these patients and whether it affects their progno…

This completed study looked at whether the COVID-19 vaccine triggers a strong immune response in 146 people with multiple myeloma or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. Researchers measured antibody levels 28 days after the final vaccine dose. The goal was to see if these patients, …

This study looked at whether a substance called M-CSF in the blood can help identify bone lesions in people with multiple myeloma. Researchers compared M-CSF levels in 111 participants: those with multiple myeloma, those with a pre-cancer condition called MGUS, and healthy contro…

This study examined whether three blood measurements—blood thickness (viscosity), the balance of two proteins (albumin/fibrinogen ratio), and red blood cell size variation (RDW)—can help predict how newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients will fare over the next year. Researche…

This study surveyed 218 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or multiple myeloma to measure how often treatment causes financial difficulty. Patients answered questions about money worries over the past year. The goal was to identify common financial burdens and what resource…

This pilot study tested whether a plant-based whole-foods meal delivery service is practical for multiple myeloma patients receiving an autologous stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if patients would eat the meals and if it could improve gut microbiome diversity, which is …