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Kinase Inhibitor

Belumosudil for Multiple Myeloma

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Robert Orlowski, M D
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients must have had a histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of symptomatic multiple myeloma at the time of their initial diagnosis, which requires the presence of specific criteria
Patients must have measurable refractory/relapsed multiple myeloma for which they have received three (3) or more prior lines of therapy with triple class refractory disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion; an average of 1 year
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new drug for multiple myeloma to see if it can help treat relapsed or resistant cases.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who've tried at least three treatments and still have measurable disease. They must be in fair to good health (ECOG PS of 0-3 if due to the disease), agree to use contraception, and not be on certain anti-HIV drugs or have other serious illnesses or second cancers.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing Belumosudil mesylate's effectiveness alone and combined with Dexamethasone in two phases. Phase I determines the safest dose, while Phase II checks if that dose can control multiple myeloma symptoms.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects of Belumosudil mesylate aren't listed here, similar medications may cause immune system reactions, fatigue, liver issues, gastrointestinal discomforts like nausea or diarrhea, skin rashes, and potential increased risk of infections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma based on a tissue or cell test.
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I have multiple myeloma that didn't respond to 3+ treatments, including 3 types of drugs.
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My blood, liver, heart, and kidney functions are all good, and if I have HIV, my CD4+ count is over 1,000 without anti-retroviral therapy.
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I agree to follow the study's rules for birth control.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion; an average of 1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion; an average of 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Incidence of Adverse Events, Graded According to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version (v) 5.0

Side effects data

From 2014 Phase 2 trial • 8 Patients • NCT02106195
25%
Transaminase increased
13%
Nausea
13%
Vomiting
13%
Pyrexia
13%
Fall
13%
Rib Fracture
13%
Tooth ache
13%
Nephrolithiasis
13%
Anastomotic ulder
13%
Somnolence
13%
Hypokalemia
13%
Anastomotic ulcer
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Belumosudil 200 mg PO QD

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Phase 2 (dose expansion)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Phase 2, participants will receive belumosudil mesylate at the recommended dose that was found in Phase 1.
Group II: Phase 1 (dose escalation)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Phase 1, the dose of belumosudil mesylate participants receive will depend on when participants join this study. The first group of participants will receive the lowest dose level of belumosudil mesylate.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Belumosudil mesylate
2014
Completed Phase 1
~80

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,974 Previous Clinical Trials
1,789,438 Total Patients Enrolled
76 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
5,781 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
Sanofi US Services, IncUNKNOWN
Robert Orlowski, M DPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is it possible to apply for this medical experiment today?

"Clinicaltrials.gov's records demonstrate that this clinical trial, initially posted on April 30th 2024 and last updated on October 26th 2023 is not currently seeking participants. However, there are 822 other medical studies actively recruiting patients at the present moment."

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~24 spots leftby Aug 2027