Double-Barreled antibody attack aims to wipe out hidden myeloma cells

NCT ID NCT06993675

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

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tests whether two bispecific antibody drugs, talquetamab and teclistamab, can eliminate remaining cancer cells in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who still have detectable disease after initial treatment. About 50 participants will receive talquetamab first, and if that doesn't clear the cancer, they may switch to teclistamab. The goal is to achieve minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, a deep remission state linked to better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Talquetamab and teclistamab (bispecific antibodies)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could help more patients achieve deep remission after initial therapy, potentially delaying relapse and improving long-term outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small Phase 2 trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Bispecific antibodies can cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome, and the treatment may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neoplasm, Residual plasma cell myeloma

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

  • Wilmot Cancer Center, Clinical Trial Office of the University of Rochester Medical Center

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    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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  • Yale University

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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