Blood test and MRI may end painful bone marrow biopsies for myeloma patients

NCT ID NCT05625971

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether non-invasive methods like a blood test (liquid biopsy) and whole-body MRI can accurately detect leftover cancer cells (minimal residual disease) in people with multiple myeloma. Researchers enrolled 36 newly diagnosed or previously treated patients. The goal is to see if these gentler methods could someday replace the standard bone marrow aspiration and biopsy for many patients.

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Locations

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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