Powerful cocktail shows promise against bone marrow cancer

NCT ID NCT02969837

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of four drugs (elotuzumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) in 46 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. The goal was to see how many patients achieved a very deep remission (stringent complete response or minimal residual disease negativity). The treatment showed strong effectiveness, but multiple myeloma typically requires ongoing management, so this is not a cure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NorthShore University Health System

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

  • University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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