Elranatamab + Iberdomide for Multiple Myeloma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the safety of two drugs, elranatamab (an experimental treatment) and iberdomide, for treating multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer affecting plasma cells. Researchers aim to assess patient tolerance to the drug combination and determine the optimal dosage. The trial targets individuals whose multiple myeloma has returned or not responded to previous treatments. Participants should have previously received at least one immunomodulatory drug and one proteasome inhibitor. As a Phase 1 trial, the research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new treatment.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify if you must stop taking your current medications. However, you cannot take strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4/5 within 2 weeks before starting the study and during the study.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research shows that elranatamab, approved by the FDA for some multiple myeloma patients, has promising safety results. In earlier studies like MagnetisMM-3, many patients tolerated it well, and some even experienced a complete response, meaning the cancer was no longer detectable in their blood or urine.
Iberdomide remains under study, but early research suggests it is generally tolerable, with patients managing the side effects.
This new trial tests the safety of using elranatamab and iberdomide together. Although specific safety data for the combination is not yet available, previous research indicates that each drug has a promising safety profile individually.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?
Researchers are excited about elranatamab combined with iberdomide for treating multiple myeloma because of their novel mechanisms of action. Unlike standard treatments like proteasome inhibitors and immunomodulatory drugs, elranatamab is a bispecific antibody that targets BCMA, a protein commonly found on myeloma cells, while iberdomide is an innovative cereblon modulator that enhances the immune response against cancer cells. This dual approach not only directly attacks the cancer cells but also boosts the body's immune system to fight the disease more effectively. This combination has the potential to offer a more targeted and robust treatment option for patients with multiple myeloma.
What evidence suggests that this treatment might be an effective treatment for multiple myeloma?
Research has shown that elranatamab is effective for patients with multiple myeloma. In studies, it achieved a significant response in patients whose disease returned or did not respond to other treatments. The FDA has approved elranatamab for use in patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma. It has demonstrated meaningful results in terms of effectiveness and duration of effects. This trial tests the combination of elranatamab with iberdomide to determine if it can enhance outcomes. Early research suggests that this combination could offer new hope for those dealing with difficult-to-treat myeloma.23567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
Principal Investigator
Pfizer
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with multiple myeloma that has come back or hasn't improved after treatment. They should have had 1-4 prior treatments including specific drugs, be in good physical condition (ECOG 0-1), and meet certain lab criteria like protein levels in the blood or urine.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive elranatamab and iberdomide in 28-day cycles until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or withdrawal
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Elranatamab
- Iberdomide
Elranatamab is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
- Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Pfizer
Lead 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
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Industry Sponsor
Christopher Boerner
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Chief Executive Officer since 2023
PhD in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley; BA in Economics and History from Washington University in St. Louis
Deepak L. Bhatt
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Chief Medical Officer since 2024
MD from Yale University; MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania