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Immunomodulatory Agent

Lenalidomide for Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Sagar Lonial
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients must have no prior or concurrent systemic or radiation therapy for the treatment of myeloma
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Patients must not have grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy
Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance are not eligible
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessed every 3 months if patient is < 2 years from study entry, every 6 months if patient is 2-5 years from study entry, then annually for years 6-10
Awards & highlights
All Individual Drugs Already Approved
Approved for 10 Other Conditions
No Placebo-Only Group
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial compares lenalidomide to observation in treating patients with asymptomatic high-risk multiple myeloma. It is not yet known whether lenalidomide is more effective than observation alone.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma who haven't had previous systemic or radiation therapy. They should have measurable M-protein levels and meet certain blood and biochemical standards. Women of childbearing age must follow strict pregnancy testing and contraception rules. HIV+ individuals can join if they meet additional criteria, but those with active infections, severe neuropathy, advanced heart failure, or immediate need for chemotherapy are excluded.
What is being tested?
The study is examining the effectiveness of lenalidomide compared to just watching and waiting in patients with asymptomatic high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. It's a randomized trial where some people will receive the drug while others won't get any treatment unless their condition worsens.
What are the potential side effects?
Lenalidomide may cause side effects like fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, low blood counts leading to increased infection risk or bleeding problems, rash or itching skin. There might also be more serious risks like blood clots.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have not received any treatment for myeloma before.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not have severe numbness or pain in my hands or feet.
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I do not have a condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.
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I do not have any ongoing, untreated infections.
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My heart functions well enough for most activities.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed every 3 months if patient is < 2 years from study entry, every 6 months if patient is 2-5 years from study entry, then annually for years 6-10
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed every 3 months if patient is < 2 years from study entry, every 6 months if patient is 2-5 years from study entry, then annually for years 6-10 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
2-year Progression-free Survival (PFS) Rate (Phase III Primary Endpoint)
Proportion of Patients With Grade 3 Adverse Events That Effect Vital Organ Function or Any Grade 4 or Higher Non-hematologic Adverse Events (Phase II Primary Endpoint)
Secondary study objectives
1-year Progression-free Survival (PFS) Rate (Phase III Secondary Endpoint)
2-year Overall Survival (OS) Rate (Phase III Secondary Endpoint)
2-year Progression-free Rate (Phase III Secondary Endpoint)
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Awards & Highlights

All Individual Drugs Already Approved
Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
Approved for 10 Other Conditions
This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 10 other conditions.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm A (lenalidomide)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients receive lenalidomide PO QD on days 1-21. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Group II: Arm B (observation)Active Control2 Interventions
Patients undergo observation until progression to symptomatic myeloma.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Lenalidomide
FDA approved

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,879 Previous Clinical Trials
41,013,020 Total Patients Enrolled
590 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
189,129 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
Sagar LonialPrincipal InvestigatorECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
1 Previous Clinical Trials
8 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
8 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma

Media Library

Lenalidomide (Immunomodulatory Agent) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01169337 — Phase 3
Multiple Myeloma Research Study Groups: Arm A (lenalidomide), Arm B (observation)
Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial 2023: Lenalidomide Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01169337 — Phase 3
Lenalidomide (Immunomodulatory Agent) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01169337 — Phase 3
~15 spots leftby Oct 2025