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Corticosteroid

Marizomib + Dexamethasone + Pomalidomide for Multiple Myeloma

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Clifton Mo, MD
Research Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients in the RRMM cohort must have measurable disease defined as at least one of the following: Serum M protein ≥ 0.5 g/dL (≥5 g/L), Urine M protein ≥200 mg/24 hours, Serum free light chain (FLC) assay: Involved FLC assay ≥10 mg/dL (≥100 mg/L) and an abnormal serum FLC ratio (<0.26 or >1.65)
Previously diagnosed with MM based on standard IMWG criteria and currently requires treatment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from date of enrollment until date of death from any cause, up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether an experimental drug is safe and effective when used with other drugs to treat cancer of the plasma cells.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with multiple myeloma involving the central nervous system who've had prior treatments including an IMiD and a proteasome inhibitor. They must not be pregnant, agree to follow specific safety programs, have measurable disease levels, and can't have severe heart conditions or active infections. People with recent major surgeries or those on certain drugs are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests marizomib's safety and effectiveness combined with standard care drugs dexamethasone and pomalidomide in treating multiple myeloma. Participants will receive these medications to see if this combination helps control their cancer better than current treatments.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include fatigue, nausea, nerve damage (neuropathy), blood clots, increased risk of infection due to low blood cell counts, allergic reactions to the medication components, liver issues like hepatitis B reactivation, and other organ-related inflammations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My multiple myeloma shows up on tests.
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I have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma and need treatment now.
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My multiple myeloma has spread to my brain or spinal cord.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from date of enrollment until date of death from any cause, up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from date of enrollment until date of death from any cause, up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Safety Run-In
Overall response rate (ORR)
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Secondary outcome measures
Duration of response (DOR)
Overall survival (OS)
Progression free survival (PFS)
+1 more

Side effects data

From 2023 Phase 3 trial • 749 Patients • NCT03345095
67%
Nausea
62%
Fatigue
53%
Headache
52%
Vomiting
41%
Constipation
38%
Hallucination
29%
Insomnia
24%
Gait Disturbance
24%
Alopecia
23%
Dizziness
23%
Ataxia
21%
Decreased Appetite
20%
Confusional State
16%
Weight Decreased
16%
Aphasia
15%
Diarrhoea
15%
Dysarthria
14%
Balance Disorder
11%
Asthenia
11%
Fall
11%
Pyrexia
11%
Anxiety
11%
Seizure
10%
Cough
10%
Muscular Weakness
9%
Thrombocytopenia
8%
Platelet Count Decreased
8%
Vertigo
8%
Hemiparesis
7%
Hallucination, Visual
7%
Diplopia
6%
Oedema Peripheral
6%
Memory Impairment
6%
Somnolence
6%
Arthralgia
6%
Disturbance In Attention
6%
Tremor
6%
Vision Blurred
6%
Cognitive Disorder
6%
Depression
6%
Rash
6%
Pruritus
6%
Back Pain
6%
Agitation
6%
Lymphopenia
6%
Radiation Skin Injury
6%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased
5%
Nightmare
5%
Hypertension
5%
Dysgeusia
5%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased
5%
Brain Oedema
5%
Anaemia
5%
Dyspepsia
4%
Urinary Tract Infection
4%
Neutropenia
4%
Neutrophil Count Decreased
4%
Neck Pain
4%
Abdominal Pain Upper
4%
Influenza Like Illness
4%
Dry Mouth
4%
Injection Site Pain
4%
Delirium
4%
Paraesthesia
4%
Tinnitus
4%
Hyperglycaemia
4%
Infusion Related Reaction
4%
Weight Increased
4%
Myalgia
3%
Lacrimation Increased
3%
Infusion Site Pain
3%
Hypersomnia
3%
Dyspnoea
3%
Dysphonia
3%
Deep Vein Thrombosis
3%
Leukopenia
3%
Herpes Zoster
3%
Sleep Disorder
3%
Urinary Incontinence
3%
Hypoaesthesia
3%
Lethargy
3%
Dermatitis
3%
Dry Skin
3%
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased
3%
Injection Site Reaction
3%
Blood Creatinine Increased
3%
Amnesia
3%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression
3%
Abdominal Pain
3%
Face Oedema
3%
Bronchitis
3%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased
3%
Dehydration
3%
Speech Disorder
3%
Erythema
2%
Nasopharyngitis
2%
Oral Candidiasis
2%
Malaise
2%
Photopsia
2%
General Physical Health Deterioration
2%
Pneumonia
2%
Motor Dysfunction
2%
Palpitations
2%
Thrombophlebitis Superficial
2%
Pain In Jaw
2%
Muscle Spasms
2%
Abnormal Dreams
2%
Thrombophlebitis
2%
Hypoacusis
2%
Cushingoid
2%
Dysphagia
2%
Hypotension
2%
Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
2%
Chills
2%
Rash Maculo-Papular
2%
Pain
2%
Depressed Mood
2%
Visual Impairment
2%
Photophobia
2%
Hypokalaemia
2%
Blood Bilirubin Increased
2%
Irritability
2%
Pain In Extremity
2%
Personality Change
2%
Epilepsy
2%
Candida Infection
2%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased
2%
Hot Flush
2%
Neurological Decompensation
2%
Nystagmus
2%
Oropharyngeal Pain
2%
Phlebitis
2%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
2%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness
2%
Nervous System Disorder
2%
Ear Pain
2%
Pulmonary Embolism
1%
Toothache
1%
Ear Discomfort
1%
Gastroenteritis
1%
Infection
1%
Oral Herpes
1%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased
1%
Hypophosphataemia
1%
Akathisia
1%
Dyspraxia
1%
Neuralgia
1%
Vasogenic Cerebral Oedema
1%
Haematuria
1%
Nasal Congestion
1%
Joint Swelling
1%
Dysaesthesia
1%
Nervousness
1%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity
1%
Bradyphrenia
1%
Delusion
1%
Rhinorrhoea
1%
Glioblastoma
1%
Pneumothorax
1%
Pancytopenia
1%
Dry Eye
1%
Abdominal Distension
1%
Gastritis
1%
Rectal Haemorrhage
1%
Gastroenteritis Viral
1%
Peripheral Swelling
1%
Device Related Infection
1%
Contusion
1%
Radiation Necrosis
1%
Blood Potassium Decreased
1%
Hydrocephalus
1%
Presyncope
1%
Pollakiuria
1%
Proteinuria
1%
Embolism
1%
Folliculitis
1%
Tachycardia
1%
Rhinitis
1%
Oedema
1%
Hypomagnesaemia
1%
Vascular Pain
1%
Skin Toxicity
1%
Hyperkalaemia
1%
Mucosal Inflammation
1%
Paranoia
1%
Sepsis
1%
Flatulence
1%
Injection Site Bruising
1%
Lumbar Vertebral Fracture
1%
Coordination Abnormal
1%
Facial Asymmetry
1%
Visual Field Defect
1%
Monoparesis
1%
Anosmia
1%
Cerebral Haemorrhage
1%
Encephalopathy
1%
Hiccups
1%
Haematoma
1%
Gingival Bleeding
1%
Haematemesis
1%
Haemorrhoids
1%
Sinus Tachycardia
1%
Mouth Ulceration
1%
Disorientation
1%
Dermatitis Acneiform
1%
Perseveration
1%
Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizure
1%
Productive Cough
1%
Feeling Cold
1%
Eye Pain
1%
Sinusitis
1%
Eye Irritation
1%
Catheter Site Pain
1%
Infusion Site Phlebitis
1%
Respiratory Tract Infection
1%
Transaminases Increased
1%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
1%
Slow Speech
1%
Syncope
1%
Taste Disorder
1%
Micturition Urgency
1%
Cystitis
1%
Hypoaesthesia Oral
1%
Catheter Site Thrombosis
1%
Oral Fungal Infection
1%
Procedural Pain
1%
C-Reactive Protein Increased
1%
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
1%
Vestibular Disorder
1%
Intracranial Pressure Increased
1%
Stomatitis
1%
Chest Pain
1%
Pharyngitis
1%
Myopathy
1%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
1%
Head Injury
1%
White Blood Cell Count Increased
1%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased
1%
Hyponatraemia
1%
Facial Paralysis
1%
Neuropathy Peripheral
1%
Muscle Twitching
1%
Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
1%
Partial Seizures
1%
Affect Lability
1%
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
1%
Restless Legs Syndrome
1%
Renal Failure
1%
Psychomotor Retardation
1%
Hallucination, Auditory
1%
Epistaxis
1%
Hallucinations, Mixed
1%
Mania
1%
Eczema
1%
Scar Pain
1%
Skin Irritation
1%
Urticaria
1%
Flushing
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Experimental Arm
Standard Arm

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Marizomib plus pomalidomide and dexamethasoneExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
A safety run-in using a modified 3+3 dose de-escalation design with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) cohort, expanded to a total of 16 participants once recommended phase 2 does (RP2D) has been identified. Marizomib (MRZ) at a pre-determined dose on Days 1, 8, 15, 22 of a 28 day study cycle Pomalidomide (POM) at a daily predetermined dose on Days 1-21 of a 28 day study cycle Dexamethasone (DEX) at a daily predetermined dose on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 of a 28 day study cycle Simultaneously, relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) with central nervous system (CNS) involvement cohort will receive an identical modified 3+3 dose de-escalation design and expanded to an efficacy-evaluable total of 30 patients once recommended phase 2 does (RP2D has been identified
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Dexamethasone
2007
Completed Phase 4
~2590
Marizomib
2018
Completed Phase 3
~750
Pomalidomide
2011
Completed Phase 2
~1020

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor
1,079 Previous Clinical Trials
340,918 Total Patients Enrolled
51 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
34,292 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
Bristol-Myers SquibbIndustry Sponsor
2,638 Previous Clinical Trials
4,128,484 Total Patients Enrolled
87 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
29,890 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
Clifton Mo, MDPrincipal InvestigatorDana-Farber Cancer Institute

Media Library

Dexamethasone (Corticosteroid) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05050305 — Phase 2
Multiple Myeloma Research Study Groups: Marizomib plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone
Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial 2023: Dexamethasone Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05050305 — Phase 2
Dexamethasone (Corticosteroid) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05050305 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the desired outcomes of this clinical investigation?

"As per Bristol-Myers Squibb, the primary outcome of this trial will be gauged over a five year span from enrolment to either documented progression or death. This assessment is titled Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Safety Run-In and secondary outcomes such as Progression Free Survival (PFS), Time To Response(TTR) and Duration Of Response (DOR) will also be evaluated using IMWG's updated response criteria developed in 2011 by Rajkumar."

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How many volunteers are being incorporated into this research endeavor?

"This experiment is not presently accepting patients. Originally posted on March 1st 2023, the most recent edition was made July 14th 2022. For those in search of other clinical trials, there are currently 1816 studies recruiting for multiple myeloma and 571 Marizomib experiments with open enrollment."

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For which medical conditions is Marizomib the preferred treatment?

"Marizomib has the potential to alleviate symptoms of ophthalmia, sympathetic eye disorders, and branch retinal vein occlusions."

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Are there any current opportunities for individuals to become participants in this clinical trial?

"According to the data present on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is no longer recruiting participants as it was last edited in July of 2022 and originally posted in March of 2023. Nevertheless, there are 2387 other medical studies that are currently seeking patients for their trials."

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What other research has been conducted concerning Marizomib?

"Currently, there are 571 clinical trials observing the potential of Marizomib with 145 in Phase 3. Most studies for this drug occur in Mishawaka, Indiana however it is being assessed at 18,862 locations worldwide."

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What precautions should be taken when using Marizomib therapeutically?

"Our team has judged marizomib to possess a safety rating of 2, as the Phase 2 trial does not provide evidence for efficacy yet includes some data on its security."

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~20 spots leftby Dec 2025