21 Participants Needed

Daratumumab + Ixazomib + Dexamethasone for Amyloidosis

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Overseen ByHans C. Lee, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Breakthrough TherapyThis drug has been fast-tracked for approval by the FDA given its high promise

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you cannot take certain medications like strong CYP3A inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine) or supplements like St. John's wort within 14 days before starting the trial.

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Daratumumab in treating amyloidosis?

Research shows that Daratumumab, when combined with other drugs, significantly improves blood and organ responses in patients with amyloidosis, leading to better survival rates. It has been effective in both newly diagnosed and heavily pre-treated patients, showing rapid and deep responses, especially in heart and kidney function.12345

How is the drug combination of Daratumumab, Ixazomib, and Dexamethasone unique for treating amyloidosis?

This drug combination is unique because it includes Daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets CD38 on plasma cells, which is not commonly used in standard treatments for amyloidosis. Daratumumab has shown rapid and deep responses in patients, especially when combined with other drugs, and is effective even in patients with severe organ involvement.12346

What is the purpose of this trial?

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of daratumumab, ixazomib, and dexamethasone in treating participants with amyloid light chain amyloidosis. Monoclonal antibodies, such as daratumumab, may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as ixazomib and dexamethasone, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving daratumumab, ixazomib, and dexamethasone may be effective in treating participants with light chain amyloidosis.

Research Team

Hans Lee | MD Anderson Cancer Center

Hans Lee, MD

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with AL amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in organs. Participants must have an acceptable level of organ function and performance status, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and agree to use contraception. Those with severe infections, recent major surgeries or treatments, certain other cancers within the last 2 years, or specific heart diseases cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

I agree to use contraception as required.
I am a woman who is postmenopausal, surgically sterile, or agrees to use contraception.
I have been diagnosed with AL amyloidosis confirmed by specific tests.
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Exclusion Criteria

My condition is not light-chain (AL) amyloidosis.
My lung function is severely reduced, with less than half the normal airflow.
Participation in other clinical trials within 30 days of the start of this trial and throughout its duration
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive daratumumab, ixazomib, and dexamethasone in a dose-escalation study. Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 12 courses.

48 weeks
Multiple visits as per treatment schedule

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment completion, with follow-ups at 30 days and then every 90 days for 24 months.

24 months
Follow-up visits at 30 days and every 90 days

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Daratumumab
  • Dexamethasone
  • Ixazomib
Trial Overview The study tests the combination of daratumumab (a monoclonal antibody), ixazomib (chemotherapy), and dexamethasone (a steroid) to treat AL amyloidosis. It aims to find the safest doses and see how well they work together against this disease by stopping tumor cells from growing.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (daratumumab, ixazomib, dexamethasone)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Participants receive daratumumab IV over 3.5-6.5 hours on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of courses 1-2, on days 1 and 15 of courses 3-6, and on day 1 of courses 7-12. Participants also receive ixazomib PO on days 1, 8, and 15, and dexamethasone IV over 15 minutes or PO on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 12 courses in the absence of disease progression or unaccepted toxicity.

Daratumumab is already approved in European Union, United States for the following indications:

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Approved in European Union as Darzalex for:
  • Relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma
  • Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone
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Approved in United States as Darzalex for:
  • Multiple myeloma in patients who have received at least three prior therapies
  • Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone
  • Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Industry Sponsor

Trials
87
Recruited
208,000+

Joaquin Duato

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Chief Executive Officer since 2022

MBA from ESADE Business School

John (Jack) Lawrence

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

MD from University of Virginia School of Medicine

Takeda

Industry Sponsor

Trials
1,255
Recruited
4,219,000+
Dr. Naoyoshi Hirota profile image

Dr. Naoyoshi Hirota

Takeda

Chief Medical Officer since 2020

MD from University of Tokyo

Christophe Weber profile image

Christophe Weber

Takeda

Chief Executive Officer since 2015

PhD in Molecular Biology from Université de Montpellier

Findings from Research

In the phase III ANDROMEDA trial, subcutaneous daratumumab combined with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone significantly improved the rate of complete hematological response in patients with newly diagnosed systemic AL amyloidosis compared to the standard treatment alone.
This combination therapy not only produced rapid and deep responses but also resulted in better progression-free survival and higher rates of cardiac and renal responses at 6 and 12 months, while maintaining an acceptable safety profile.
Daratumumab: A Review in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis.Blair, HA.[2022]
In a study of 72 previously treated patients with multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis, daratumumab showed a high efficacy, with 82% of patients achieving a hematologic response after eight infusions, including 16% complete responses and 42% very good partial responses.
Daratumumab also demonstrated notable renal responses in 60% of patients and cardiac responses in 29%, indicating its potential as an effective treatment option for patients with relapsed/refractory AL amyloidosis, especially those with high plasma cell burden.
High rate of profound clonal and renal responses with daratumumab treatment in heavily pre-treated patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis and high bone marrow plasma cell infiltrate.Milani, P., Fazio, F., Basset, M., et al.[2020]
In a study of 21 patients with light chain amyloidosis treated with daratumumab, bortezomib, and limited-duration dexamethasone (Dara-Vd), 90% achieved a hematologic response, indicating the regimen's high efficacy, especially in patients with significant organ dysfunction.
Dara-Vd was well-tolerated and resulted in rapid responses, with a median time to response of just 11 days, and a 1-year overall survival rate of 76%, demonstrating its potential as a frontline treatment option for patients who may not tolerate more intensive therapies.
Daratumumab Plus Bortezomib and Dexamethasone in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis.Kennedy, VE., Natsuhara, K., Maringanti, SA., et al.[2023]

References

Daratumumab: A Review in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis. [2022]
High rate of profound clonal and renal responses with daratumumab treatment in heavily pre-treated patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis and high bone marrow plasma cell infiltrate. [2020]
Daratumumab Plus Bortezomib and Dexamethasone in Newly Diagnosed Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis. [2023]
Daratumumab Monotherapy in Severe Patients with AL Amyloidosis and Biopsy-Proven Renal Involvement: A Real Life Experience. [2020]
Efficacy and safety of intravenous daratumumab-based treatments for AL amyloidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [2023]
Daratumumab plus CyBorD for patients with newly diagnosed light chain (AL) amyloidosis. [2021]
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