Could a blood trait change how we dose chemo?

NCT ID NCT07341867

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adjusting cancer drug doses for people with the Duffy null blood trait can reduce treatment delays and dangerous fevers. About 90 participants with multiple myeloma or triple-negative breast cancer will receive standard chemotherapy with modified dosing guidelines. The goal is to see if these adjustments help avoid dose reductions and lower the risk of neutropenic fever.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Dexamethasone, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, Daratumumab, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to safer and more effective cancer treatment dosing for people with the Duffy null blood trait, reducing complications like fever and treatment delays.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-phase pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The dose adjustments are new and untested, and there is no guarantee they will improve outcomes or safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plasma cell myeloma triple-negative breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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