Study on Daratumumab for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor score: 60

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT03290950

This clinical trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of the drug daratumumab when used with other medications to treat patients who have been newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if the drug daratumumab, when combined with carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone, is safe and effective for treating patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, and this study aims to see if this combination of drugs can help manage the disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, confirmed by specific medical tests.
  • Have measurable disease based on recent tests, such as certain levels of proteins in the blood or urine.
  • Show signs of organ damage or specific myeloma-related events, like high calcium levels, anemia, or bone damage.
  • Have good kidney function.
  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Be in good overall health, with a performance status score between 0 and 2.
  • Have adequate blood cell counts and liver function.
  • Be able to take certain blood-thinning medications.
  • Be registered in the eREMS® program and comply with its requirements.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have negative pregnancy tests and agree to use effective birth control methods. Men must agree to use condoms during sexual contact.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have received more than one cycle of prior treatment for multiple myeloma.
  • Have certain other medical conditions, like plasma cell leukemia, POEMS syndrome, or amyloidosis.
  • Have severe lung disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes.
  • Have active hepatitis B or C infection, or HIV.
  • Have significant heart disease or recent heart attack.
  • Be pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have severe nerve damage or other medical conditions that would interfere with the study.
  • Have had major surgery recently.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge07920Basking RidgeNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth07748MiddletownNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen07645MontvaleNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack11725CommackNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester10604HarrisonNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center10065New YorkNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau11553UniondaleNew York

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