Elranatamab for Multiple Myeloma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests Elranatamab, a new treatment for people with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that has returned or hasn't responded to other treatments. Elranatamab helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial aims to determine if this treatment can be effective on its own. It may suit those diagnosed with multiple myeloma who have tried other treatments without success. As a Phase 2 trial, the research focuses on measuring the treatment's effectiveness in an initial, smaller group, offering a chance to explore new options.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that you should not have taken an investigational drug within 30 days before starting the trial.
Is there any evidence suggesting that Elranatamab is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that elranatamab is generally safe for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Studies have found that patients treated with elranatamab responded well and did not encounter any new safety issues. In one study, patients tolerated the treatment well even after more than a year. Another study confirmed that patients did not experience unexpected side effects compared to other similar treatments. Overall, evidence suggests that elranatamab is relatively safe, with side effects similar to those of other multiple myeloma treatments.12345
Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
Elranatamab is unique because it targets multiple myeloma using a bispecific antibody approach, specifically a BCMA-CD3 bispecific antibody. This means it can engage two different targets: BCMA on myeloma cells and CD3 on T-cells, effectively recruiting the body's immune system to attack the cancer cells. Most current treatments, like proteasome inhibitors or immunomodulatory drugs, don't use this dual-target strategy. Researchers are excited because this innovative mechanism could offer more effective and targeted treatment against multiple myeloma, potentially leading to better outcomes for patients.
What evidence suggests that Elranatamab might be an effective treatment for multiple myeloma?
Research has shown that Elranatamab, a type of antibody treatment, holds promise for treating relapsed or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma. In the MagnetisMM-3 study, patients experienced strong and lasting improvements, with significant reductions in cancer symptoms over an extended period. Another analysis found that 61 out of 100 patients responded positively to the treatment. Additionally, the median time during which the cancer did not worsen was about 17.2 months. These findings suggest that Elranatamab could be an effective option for people with this challenging condition. Participants in this trial will be assigned to one of the treatment arms, either cohort A or cohort B, both involving Elranatamab.678910
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 who haven't responded to at least one proteasome inhibitor (PI), one immunomodulatory drug (IMiD), and one anti-CD38 antibody. Participants should have measurable disease, be in stable condition, not pregnant, willing to use contraception, and without other active cancers or serious infections. There are two groups: those who've had BCMA-targeted therapy before and those who haven't.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive Elranatamab monotherapy to evaluate clinical benefit in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Long-term follow-up
Participants are monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Elranatamab (PF-06863135)
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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