Scientists hunt for clues to predict who will develop bone marrow cancer

NCT ID NCT07214324

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at people with early blood disorders (MGUS and smoldering myeloma) who are at risk of developing multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. Researchers will use advanced genetic and immune testing on blood and bone marrow samples, along with mouth bacteria analysis, to find markers that signal disease progression. The goal is to improve risk prediction and guide future prevention strategies. The study is observational and does not test any new treatment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better ways to predict which patients with early blood disorders will develop multiple myeloma, enabling earlier monitoring or prevention.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test any treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance plasma cell myeloma Smoldering Multiple Myeloma smoldering 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

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli IRCCS

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Bologna, Italy

  • S.C Ematologia - Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia

    RECRUITING

    Reggio Emilia, Italy

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    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • UO Ematologia Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Policlinico Rodolico San Marco"

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Catania, Italy

  • UOC di Ematologia, Dipartimento di Oncologia, AOU Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone"

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Palermo, Italy