GEN3014 for Blood Cancers
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial investigates a new antibody treatment, GEN3014, for individuals with certain blood cancers that have returned or are resistant to treatment. The main goals are to assess the safety of GEN3014, determine the appropriate dose, and evaluate its effectiveness. During the trial, different groups will receive either GEN3014 or another drug, daratumumab. Ideal participants are those with multiple myeloma or other blood cancers who have not responded to standard treatments. As a Phase 1 trial, this research aims to understand how GEN3014 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 have had certain treatments like chemotherapy or investigational drugs shortly before starting the trial, and some medications like corticosteroids have specific limits. It's best to discuss your current medications with the trial team.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research shows that GEN3014 is a new antibody treatment undergoing its first human trials. Limited information exists on how people respond to it. The study will start with small doses, gradually increasing them while closely monitoring for side effects. These early tests help determine a safe dose for broader use in the future.
As GEN3014 is in the early testing stages, its tolerability in humans remains unknown. There are no approved uses for GEN3014 in humans yet, making this study crucial for assessing its safety. Participants should expect regular check-ups to quickly identify any potential issues.12345Why are researchers excited about this study treatment for blood cancers?
Researchers are excited about GEN3014 because it offers a novel approach to treating certain blood cancers. Unlike most treatments that target surface proteins on cancer cells, GEN3014 uses a unique mechanism to engage the immune system directly, enhancing its ability to attack cancer cells. This treatment could be particularly promising for patients with multiple myeloma (RRMM) who are either new to or resistant to existing therapies like anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies. By potentially overcoming resistance to current treatments, GEN3014 offers new hope for more effective responses in tough-to-treat cases.
What evidence suggests that GEN3014 might be an effective treatment for blood cancers?
Research has shown that GEN3014 has promising results in early studies. In lab tests, GEN3014 effectively killed cancer cells from multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia. This occurs because GEN3014 is a specially designed antibody that targets CD38, a protein found on many cancer cells. Early data from human studies suggest it is generally safe and shows some effectiveness in patients who haven't been treated with CD38-targeting therapies before. In this trial, some participants will receive GEN3014, while others will receive Daratumumab as an active comparator. Although the treatment remains under study, these initial findings offer hope for its effectiveness against blood cancers like multiple myeloma.13678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Study Official
Principal Investigator
Genmab
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with certain blood cancers like multiple myeloma or acute myeloid leukemia that have come back or didn't respond to treatment. They should be in a stable condition, not pregnant, and willing to use birth control. People can't join if they've had recent cancer treatments, stem cell transplants, active infections like hepatitis B/C or HIV, central nervous system involvement by the cancer, or are taking other experimental drugs.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Dose Escalation
Participants receive increasing doses of GEN3014 to identify a safe dose level
Expansion Part A
Further evaluation of GEN3014 at the recommended dose in multiple cohorts
Expansion Part B
Comparison of GEN3014 IV with daratumumab SC in anti-CD38 mAb-naïve RRMM participants
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- GEN3014
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Genmab
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Jan van de Winkel
Genmab
Chief Executive Officer since 2010
PhD in Immunology, University of Utrecht
Dr. Judith Klimovsky
Genmab
Chief Medical Officer since 2019
MD, University of Copenhagen