Plasma cell neoplasm

Researchers are testing a combination of carfilzomib, melphalan, and prednisone in adults over 65 with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The trial first aims to find the highest dose of carfilzomib that people can tolerate without severe side effects. Then it will measure how wel…

This Phase II study tests a treatment plan using daratumumab (Darzalex) and dexamethasone for adults aged 65 and older with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who cannot handle intensive chemotherapy. The goal is to see how well the combination controls the disease by measuring res…

This study tests a new approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Patients receive a combination of umbilical cord blood and stem cells from a family member, with the cord blood chosen based on specific genetic markers rather than …

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…

This Phase 3 trial tested a stem cell transplant using blood stem cells from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 21 people with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients who don't have a fully matched donor. Participants received chemoth…

This phase II trial tested the drug imetelstat in 13 patients with multiple myeloma who had stable disease or partial response after prior therapy but not a complete remission. The goal was to see if adding imetelstat could improve their response. Patients received imetelstat int…

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 we…

This study looked at 700 adults up to age 65 with multiple myeloma to see if high-dose therapy with a stem cell transplant works better than standard drug therapy (lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone). The goal was to find out which approach delays the cancer from growing…

This phase 3 trial tested whether taking lenalidomide (Revlimid) after an autologous stem cell transplant helps people with myeloma stay in remission longer. Over 600 participants under age 65 who had no signs of progression after transplant were randomly assigned to receive lena…

This study tested different drug combinations in 1,503 adults aged 18-65 with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The goal was to see which approach—standard drugs or high-dose chemo with stem cell transplant—works better to delay the cancer's return. Patients received maintenance …

This study tested a drug called elranatamab in 39 Chinese patients with multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to at least three prior treatments. The drug works by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. The goal was to see if it could shrink tumors and control the …

This early-phase study tested a combination of three drugs—ibrutinib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 14 people with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to prior treatments. The main goal was to find safe doses and watch for side effects. Results help gui…

This study tested whether a stem cell transplant from a matched donor could improve outcomes for myeloma patients under 65 who had already responded well to their own stem cell transplant. Thirteen patients received a reduced-intensity conditioning regimen followed by the donor t…

This early-stage trial tested a new therapy called FT576, made from specially engineered stem cells that become cancer-fighting immune cells. It was given alone or with another drug, daratumumab, to 31 people with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to prior …

This early-phase study tested a new drug combination (duvelisib plus BMS-986345) in 14 people with blood cancers like lymphoma, myeloma, and leukemia. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at how well the cancer responded after …

This study tested a combination of three drugs—pomalidomide, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone—in 100 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned after initial treatment. All patients had previously been part of the IFM/DFCI 2009 trial. The goal was to see how many patient…

This early study tested whether removing a specific type of immune cell (regulatory T cells) is safe in 30 people with multiple myeloma undergoing a stem cell transplant. Participants received standard transplant drugs plus a procedure to deplete these cells. The goal was to see …

This completed study tested a combination of three drugs—bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRD)—in 419 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients. Some patients also received a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see how well the treatment worked and how long patients…

This early-phase study tested whether repeated hyperbaric oxygen therapy is safe for multiple myeloma patients who are about to receive high-dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. Twenty-nine participants were exposed to 100% oxygen at 2.5 times normal atmospheric pressure…

This study looked at whether providing free blood transfusions to blood cancer patients would encourage them to enroll in hospice care earlier. Many patients delay hospice because they need transfusions for symptom relief, but hospices often cannot afford to provide them. The stu…

This study tested whether a battery-powered drill could make bone marrow biopsies less painful and produce better samples than the traditional manual needle. 100 patients with plasma cell disorders took part. Researchers measured pain levels and the quality of the biopsy sample.

This completed study analyzed genetic material from 1,340 patients with lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Researchers used DNA microarrays and other tools to find new molecular subtypes that could explain why some patients respond better to treatment than others. The goal …

Researchers are using wearable sensors and smartphone check-ins to track fatigue as it happens in people with myeloma, long COVID, heart failure, and healthy controls. Participants wear an ECG patch and a wrist sensor that measure heart rate, activity, and posture, and they rate …

This study monitored 201 people with multiple myeloma to see how well COVID-19 vaccines and boosters work for them. Since their immune systems are weaker, researchers wanted to learn if vaccines still provide good protection. The goal was to find better ways to keep this vulnerab…

This study looked at whether an exercise program is practical for people aged 65 and older with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma who are about to receive CAR T-cell therapy. The program included remote exercise sessions and was tested with 20 participants to see …

This study looked at the safety of the drug Ninlaro (ixazomib) when used to treat multiple myeloma in everyday medical practice in China. About 482 patients were observed, and researchers recorded any side effects or dose changes. The goal was to gather real-world safety informat…

This study explored whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) and a whole-body MRI can detect leftover cancer cells in people with multiple myeloma, potentially replacing the need for a bone marrow biopsy. Researchers enrolled 36 adults with newly diagnosed or previously treate…

This study looked at how well the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine triggers an immune response in 196 adults with weakened immune systems (due to conditions like kidney transplant, cancer, or HIV) compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured antibody levels and their ability to neutra…