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Monoclonal Antibodies

Daratumumab for POEMS Syndrome

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Frits van Rhee, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Arkansas
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 360 days
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is investigating the use of Daratumumab (DARA), an antibody directed at the human cluster of differentiation 38 (CD38) molecule, for the treatment of patients with Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, m Protein Component, Skin Changes (POEMS) syndrome.

Eligible Conditions
  • Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal gammopathy, and Skin changes (POEMS) Syndrome

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~360 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 360 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Treatment Success

Side effects data

From 2023 Phase 2 trial • 16 Patients • NCT04070378
78%
Urticaria
44%
Headache
44%
Infusion reaction; urticarial rash
22%
diarrhea
22%
Difficulty breathing
11%
Weight loss
11%
Fall
11%
Intermittent nausea/upset stomach
11%
fever
11%
Supraventricular tachycardia
11%
Burn on lower back
11%
Runny nose/itchy eyes
11%
Increased agitation
11%
COVID-19 pneumonia
11%
Intermittent palpitations
11%
Insomnia
11%
UTI
11%
cough
11%
Vaccine reaction
11%
Elevated Liver Transaminases
11%
Lower back pain/pull
11%
Brief transient unresponsiveness
11%
Floaters
11%
Repetitive sneezing
11%
Scratchy throat
11%
Increased sleepiness
11%
Dog bite
11%
Overactive bladder
11%
Bilateral cheek, ear, chin erythematous hives with mild swelling and itching
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Open-label Treatment

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Daratumumab InjectionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Up to 12 four-week cycles of Daratumumab (DARA), in combination with the immunomodulatory drug (IMiD) lenalidomide. DARA is injected. Dosage calculated by weight.On Cycles 1 and 2, DARA is given on Days 1, 8,15 and 22. On Cycles 3-6,DARA is given on Days 1 and 15. On Cycles 7-12, DARA is given on Day 1. Lenalidomide is taken by mouth. 15 mg on Days 1-21 of each cycle.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Daratumumab Injection
2020
Completed Phase 2
~20

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArkansasLead Sponsor
486 Previous Clinical Trials
150,351 Total Patients Enrolled
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLCIndustry Sponsor
159 Previous Clinical Trials
580,516 Total Patients Enrolled
Frits van Rhee, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arkansas
1 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Daratumumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04396496 — Phase 2
POEMS Syndrome Research Study Groups: Daratumumab Injection
POEMS Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Daratumumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04396496 — Phase 2
Daratumumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04396496 — Phase 2
POEMS Syndrome Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04396496 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What risks can be associated with Daratumumab Injection?

"On a scale of 1 to 3, Daratumumab Injection received a score of 2. This is due the Phase 2 status - there are data supporting safety but not yet any evidence for its efficacy."

Answered by AI

How many individuals have been recruited to participate in this trial?

"Affirmative. Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical examination, which was first issued on September 22nd 2020, is actively recruiting. Approximately 10 test subjects ought to be sourced from 1 research facility."

Answered by AI

To what health conditions is the Daratumumab Injection typically prescribed?

"Daratumumab Injection is a common intervention for biological response modifiers, and can also be utilized to treat refractory multiple myeloma, relapse cases of the same condition, as well as cellular transplants."

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Can you provide an overview of any prior research on Daratumumab Injection?

"Currently, 140 clinical trials are ongoing in regards to Daratumumab Injection with 26 of those at Phase 3. Primarily located around Harrison, New york, there are 5,564 locations hosting studies for this particular pharmaceutical product."

Answered by AI

Are there any openings available for individuals to partake in this medical experiment?

"Affirmative. Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical investigation, which was initially listed online on September 22nd 2020, is currently enrolling participants. A total of 10 test subjects are needed from a single centre."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
What site did they apply to?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1

Why did patients apply to this trial?

As the disease is so rare, we want to find the best possible treatment out there with the best experts.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~0 spots leftby Apr 2025