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Lenalidomide for Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
Study 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.
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Study Objectives
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- I do not urgently need chemotherapy.I do not have a condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.You must have a detectable amount of M-protein in your blood.I am HIV positive and meet the specific health criteria.I meet the medication and medical history requirements.I was diagnosed with a high-risk type of early-stage multiple myeloma within the last 5 years.I do not have severe numbness or pain in my hands or feet.I am following the required pregnancy prevention measures.I have not received any treatment for myeloma before.I do not have any ongoing, untreated infections.I do not have any excluded medical conditions.My heart functions well enough for most activities.I had cancer before but meet specific criteria for this trial.Patients must have certain blood and body chemistry levels within a specific range.
- Group 1: Arm A (lenalidomide)
- Group 2: Arm B (observation)
- 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.
- 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.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there historical examples of Lenalidomide's effectiveness?
"Lenalidomide was first trialled in 2004 at Ascension Alexian Brothers - Elk Grove Village. In the 16 years since, there have been 347 completed trials. At the moment, there are 272 trials actively recruiting patients, with a large portion of these studies based in Dayton, Ohio."
How many individuals are receiving care as part of this research project?
"Unfortunately, this trial is no longer actively recruiting patients. The study was first posted on 2011-01-24 and had its last update on 2021-04-29. For individuals still interested in participating in research, there are 828 studies currently searching for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma and 272 trials for Lenalidomide that are actively looking for participants."
In how many areas is this research being conducted?
"One hundred medical facilities are currently running this study. In addition to Dayton, Sunset Hills and Portland, the other participating 100 cities are also conducting this research. If you enroll, try to choose a location that is close to you to limit travel."
What are the primary benefits of Lenalidomide?
"Lenalidomide is most often given to patients with multiple myeloma. However, it has also been shown to help those struggling with relapsed and/or refractory lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and who have undergone at least two different systemic chemotherapy regimens."
Can people with the specified medical condition join this clinical trial at this time?
"This study is not currently recruiting participants anymore. The clinical trial was first posted on 2011-01-24 and was last updated on 2021-04-29. If you are searching for for other studies, there are currently 828 clinical trials actively admitting participants with smoldering multiple myeloma and 272 studies for Lenalidomide actively enrolling participants."
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