Experimental drug targets tough blood cancers in first human trial

NCT ID NCT04401020

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called SAR442257 in 47 adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might fight these cancers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SAR442257 (an experimental drug given by IV infusion)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for patients with hard-to-treat multiple myeloma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 47 participants, focused on safety and dosing. The drug may not shrink tumors or could cause serious side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm non-Hodgkin lymphoma plasma cell myeloma refractory plasma cell neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Site Number : 8400001

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • Investigational Site Number : 2030001

    Ostrava - Poruba, 70852, Czechia

  • Investigational Site Number : 2030002

    Prague, 12808, Czechia

  • Investigational Site Number : 2030003

    Brno, 62500, Czechia

  • Investigational Site Number : 4100001

    Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi, 03080, South Korea

  • Investigational Site Number : 4100002

    Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi, 06351, South Korea

  • Investigational Site Number : 5780001

    Oslo, 0440, Norway

  • Investigational Site Number : 5780101

    Oslo, 0450, Norway

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240001

    Pamplona, Navarre, 31008, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240003

    Badalona, Catalunya [Cataluña], 08916, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240004

    Valencia, 46026, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240005

    Santander, Cantabria, 39008, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240006

    Madrid, Madrid, Comunidad de, 28027, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240007

    Madrid, 28041, Spain

  • Mayo Clinic of Rochester Site Number : 8400003

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • University of Miami - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Site Number : 8400005

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States