Could a new immunotherapy stop smoldering myeloma before it becomes active cancer?
NCT ID NCT05469893
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase II trial compares the anti-cancer activity of teclistamab, an immunotherapy, against the standard combination of lenalidomide and dexamethasone in people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. Smoldering myeloma is a pre-cancerous condition that often progresses to active multiple myeloma, but no treatments are currently approved for it. The study aims to see if early intervention can improve outcomes, such as complete response rates and progression-free survival.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- teclistamab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this trial could provide an effective early treatment option for people with high-risk smoldering myeloma, potentially delaying or preventing progression to active multiple myeloma.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase II study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. Teclistamab and lenalidomide can cause significant side effects, and the trial may not show a clear benefit over current approaches.
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Conditions
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Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80218, United States
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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