New study tests which drug gives myeloma patients better daily life

NCT ID NCT04497961

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2 trial compares daratumumab and lenalidomide as maintenance therapy for people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have responded well to initial treatment. The main goal is to see which drug provides better health-related quality of life, measured through questionnaires. A sub-study also tests whether a plant-based diet can improve well-being. About 95 participants will be enrolled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

daratumumab and lenalidomide

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that daratumumab offers better quality of life during maintenance therapy for multiple myeloma compared to the standard drug lenalidomide.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase pilot study, so results may not apply to all patients. The plant-based diet sub-study is exploratory and may not show clear benefits.

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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

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)

    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)

    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Limited protocol activities)

    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)

    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities)

    Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)

    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States