New drug cocktail aims to beat tough myeloma

NCT ID NCT07334535

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares a four-drug regimen (isatuximab plus standard VRD) against the standard three-drug VRD in 117 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are not eligible for transplant and have high-risk features. The goal is to see if adding isatuximab leads to more patients achieving undetectable cancer levels (MRD negativity) at 12 months. Participants will receive treatment for up to 12 cycles followed by maintenance therapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Isatuximab (a targeted antibody) combined with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (standard chemotherapy drugs)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a more effective first-line treatment for high-risk multiple myeloma, potentially leading to deeper remissions and longer survival.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small phase 4 trial (117 participants) and has not yet started recruiting. The added drug may increase side effects without guaranteeing better outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Junling Zhuang

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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