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Scientists hunt for clues to predict who will develop bone marrow cancer

NCT ID NCT07214324

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

Summary

This study looks at people with early blood disorders (MGUS and smoldering myeloma) who are at risk of developing multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. Researchers will use advanced genetic and immune testing on blood and bone marrow samples, along with mouth bacteria analysis, to find markers that signal disease progression. The goal is to improve risk prediction and guide future prevention strategies. The study is observational and does not test any new treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better ways to predict which patients with early blood disorders will develop multiple myeloma, enabling earlier monitoring or prevention.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test any treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

patients with MGUS, SMM, or MM (with or without bone lytic lesions), as well as patient with osteoarthritis undergoing joint surgery (endoprosthesis or artroplasty) (Healty Volunteers)

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 years * Male or female patients * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of MGUS, SMM, or MM according to ESMO 2021 guidelines * Willing and able to provide written informed consent HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS (HV) * Age \>60 years * Diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) * Scheduled for hospitalization for surgical treatment of OA (endoprosthesis or arthroplasty) * Willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients: * Active current infection * Autoimmune disease * Women of childbearing potential unable to exclude pregnancy * Use of high-dose corticosteroids within the past 7 days, potentially affecting immunome composition Healthy Volunteers: * Prior joint surgery or severe joint deformity * Recent trauma, osteonecrosis, or OA caused by prior/current joint infection * Metabolic disorders * Previous or current cancer diagnosis * Autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli IRCCS

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Bologna, Italy

  • S.C Ematologia - Azienda USL IRCCS di Reggio Emilia

    RECRUITING

    Reggio Emilia, Italy

  • UO Ematologia Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Policlinico Rodolico San Marco"

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Catania, Italy

  • UOC di Ematologia, Dipartimento di Oncologia, AOU Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone"

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Palermo, Italy

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