Daratumumab + Ixazomib + Dexamethasone for Amyloidosis
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
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive daratumumab, ixazomib, and dexamethasone in a dose-escalation study. Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 12 courses.
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.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Daratumumab
- Dexamethasone
- Ixazomib
Daratumumab is already approved in European Union, United States for the following indications:
- Relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma
- Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone
- 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
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Industry Sponsor
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
Dr. Naoyoshi Hirota
Takeda
Chief Medical Officer since 2020
MD from University of Tokyo
Christophe Weber
Takeda
Chief Executive Officer since 2015
PhD in Molecular Biology from Université de Montpellier