New drug combo shows promise for myeloma patients ineligible for transplant

NCT ID NCT03984097

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 1b trial tested the safety of adding TAK-079 (Mezagitamab) to standard treatments for 50 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who cannot have a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the right dose and watch for side effects. Researchers also tracked how well the cancer responded to treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TAK-079 (also called Mezagitamab) combined with lenalidomide, dexamethasone, bortezomib, or pomalidomide

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help determine a safe dose of TAK-079 for treating multiple myeloma, potentially improving disease control when used with standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Side effects from the drug combination are possible, and the study focuses on safety, not effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plasma cell myeloma plasma cell neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alabama Oncology

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35211, United States

  • American Oncology Partners of Maryland, PA

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20817, United States

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Froedtert Hospital & the Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States

  • Levine Cancer Institute

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • Pacific Cancer Care

    Monterey, California, 93940, United States