New hope for Hard-to-Treat myeloma: targeted combo enters Late-Stage trial

NCT ID NCT06956170

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether a new combination of drugs—belantamab mafodotin, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone—works better than a standard combo for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study involves 21 Japanese adults who have already tried at least one prior therapy. Researchers will measure how long the cancer stays under control and watch for side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

belantamab mafodotin (a targeted antibody-drug conjugate) combined with pomalidomide and dexamethasone

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or not responded to prior therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study in Japanese patients only, so results may not apply broadly. The drug combination may cause side effects like eye problems or low blood counts.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plasma cell myeloma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GSK Investigation Site

    Fukushima, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 467-8602, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kamogawa, Chiba, 296-8602, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8567, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-8524, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Shibukawa, Gunma, 377-0280, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Numakunai, Iwate, 028-3695, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Okayama, Okayama-ken, 701-1192, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Osaka, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Tottori-shi, Tottori, 683-8504, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hokkaido, 060-8648, Japan