Elranatamab for Multiple Myeloma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests Elranatamab as a follow-up treatment for individuals with high-risk multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. The primary goal is to determine how long patients can live without their cancer worsening after initial treatment with cilta-cel. It targets those whose myeloma grows outside the bones or have specific genetic risks and have already tried at least two other treatments. Participants should have completed cilta-cel treatment 3-6 months prior and not show signs of disease progression. As a Phase 2 trial, this study focuses on assessing the treatment's effectiveness in an initial, smaller group of people.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does mention that you cannot use other anti-cancer agents or treatments while participating.
Is there any evidence suggesting that Elranatamab is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that elranatamab, the treatment under study, is generally safe for people with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Studies have found that it leads to strong and lasting improvements in patients, with side effects that are usually mild and manageable with proper care. Previous research suggests that switching to a biweekly dosing schedule might enhance its long-term safety. Overall, elranatamab appears well-tolerated, offering hope for those with relapsed or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma.12345
Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
Elranatamab is unique because it offers a new approach to maintaining remission in multiple myeloma patients, especially those at high risk. Unlike traditional treatments like proteasome inhibitors or immunomodulatory drugs, Elranatamab is a bispecific antibody that targets both the BCMA protein on myeloma cells and CD3 on T-cells, effectively redirecting the immune system to attack the cancer cells. This dual-targeting mechanism could lead to more effective and sustained disease control. Researchers are excited about Elranatamab because it represents a promising advance in immunotherapy, with the potential to improve outcomes for patients who have already undergone other treatments.
What evidence suggests that Elranatamab might be an effective treatment for multiple myeloma?
Research has shown that Elranatamab yields promising results for patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma. In one study, patients experienced an average of 17.2 months without disease progression, living over a year without worsening symptoms. Another study found that patients lived an average of 24.6 months, suggesting Elranatamab may extend survival. In this trial, Elranatamab will serve as maintenance therapy for patients with high-risk multiple myeloma who have received cilta-cel without evidence of disease progression. These findings suggest that Elranatamab could be an effective ongoing treatment for high-risk multiple myeloma following initial therapy.34678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Melissa Alsina, MD
Principal Investigator
Moffitt Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for patients with high-risk relapsed myeloma who have previously received cilta-cel and other treatments, including immunomodulatory drugs, proteasome inhibitors, and CD38 monoclonal antibodies. They must be in good enough health to participate in the study schedule, have adequate liver function and bone marrow function, and not be pregnant or breastfeeding. Those with severe kidney issues requiring dialysis or certain medical conditions like Guillain-Barre syndrome cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive Elranatamab as maintenance therapy for a total of 12 months starting 3-6 months post cilta-cel infusion
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for progression-free survival and other outcomes after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Elranatamab
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer
Industry Sponsor
Albert Bourla
Pfizer
Chief Executive Officer since 2019
PhD in Biotechnology of Reproduction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Patrizia Cavazzoni
Pfizer
Chief Medical Officer
MD from McGill University