Clinical trial • Phase II/III • Oncology|Immunology

DEXAMETHASONE for Multiple myeloma

Phase II/III trial of DEXAMETHASONE for Multiple myeloma.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Oncology|Immunology
Trial Disease
Multiple myeloma
Trial Stage
Phase II/III
Drug Modality
Small molecule|Monoclonal antibody

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
14-08-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
26-09-2024

Trial design

Randomised, arm a (mrd guided) vs arm b (standard indication for relapse treatment according to imwg guidelines)-controlled Phase II/III trial across 14 sites in Lithuania, Norway.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Arm A (MRD guided) vs Arm B (standard indication for relapse treatment according to IMWG guidelines)
Target Sample Size
391

Eligibility

Recruits 391 Vulnerable population not selected; study population limited to adults (>18). Voluntary written informed consent required (ICF documents available for adults in Norway and Lithuania). No assent or special minor consent procedures are mentioned..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Female patient who has a positive serum pregnancy test during the screening period.
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population not selected; study population limited to adults (>18). Voluntary written informed consent required (ICF documents available for adults in Norway and Lithuania). No assent or special minor consent procedures are mentioned.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Part 1: 1.\tPatient with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (IMWG criteria) eligible for high-dose therapy and ASCT."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tPatient must be >18 and < 75 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3.\tMust have measurable disease as defined by the International Myeloma Working Group; serum monoclonal paraprotein (M-protein) level > 10 g/L or light chain multiple myeloma without measurable disease in the serum; serum immunoglobulin FLC > 100 mg/L and abnormal serum immunoglobulin kappa lambda FLC ratio."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4.\tVoluntary written informed consent"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5.\tEastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1, or 2. ECOG 3 can be enrolled if caused by myeloma."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6.\tPatient must be willing and able to adhere to the study protocol visit schedule and other protocol requirements."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7.\tFemale of childbearing potential (FCBP) must have a confirmed negative serum pregnancy test within 10 to 14 days prior to inclusion."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8.\tFCBP and male subject who are sexually active with FCBP must agree to use highly effective concomitant methods of contraceptive during the study and for at least 28 days following the last study drug dose. Male subjects must use contraception and refrain from donating sperm for at least 28 days after the last dose of lenalidomide according to Pregnancy Prevention Plan (Appendix 4: Contraceptive Guidance and Collection of Pregnancy Information)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part 2: 1.\tPatient must be >CR and MRD negative measured by Euroflow NGF after 1.L therapy. The cutoff for inclusion into part 2 will be < 0.001% clonal plasma cells monitored in BM. Patients included directly into part 2 must have a MRD negative test which is less than one month old from time of testing after consolidation to screening for part 2."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tNorway: Has received 1.L treatment in part 1 of the study or has received ASCT as part of 1.L treatment outside the REMNANT study. Countries outside Norway: Has received 1.L treatment including ASCT according to local guidelines."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3.\tECOG performance status score 0, 1 or 2"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4.\tMust have measurable disease at diagnosis"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Part 1: 1.\tReceived more than one cycle of induction treatment for multiple myeloma."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tPatient with ongoing or active systemic infection, active hepatitis B or C virus infection or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3.\tConcurrent medical or psychiatric condition or disease that is incompatible to HDM and ASCT or that will likely result in reduced study compliance and reduce ability to follow study procedures, or that in the opinion of the investigator, would constitute a hazard for participating in this study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4.\tAn active malignancy with a lower life expectancy than myeloma"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5.\tFemale patient who has a positive serum pregnancy test during the screening period."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6.\tFemale patient who is lactating during the screening period but are not willing to stop lactating prior to the first treatment cycle starts."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7.\tKnown allergy to any of the study medications, their analogues, or excipients in the various formulations of any agent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Part 2: 1.\tAn active malignancy with a lower life expectancy than myeloma"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tKnown allergy to any of the study medications, their analogues, or excipients in the various formulations of any agent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3.\tNot refractory to daratumumab and/or carfilzomib"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 1: 1.\tThe number of patients who achieve MRD negativity measured by Euroflow at 30-45 days after the 4th cycle of consolidation therapy has started.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"MRD negativity measured by Euroflow at 30-45 days after the 4th cycle of consolidation therapy has started."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 2: 1.\tPFS rate of Arm A (MRD guided) vs Arm B defined as the time from randomization to disease progression or death due to any cause following 2.L treatment.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Progression-free survival (PFS) defined as time from randomization to disease progression or death due to any cause following 2.L treatment."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 2: 2.\tOS rate of Arm A (MRD guided) vs Arm B defined as the time from randomization to death of any cause following 2.L treatment.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Overall survival (OS) defined as time from randomization to death from any cause following 2.L treatment."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 1: 1.\tThe PFS rate of patients receiving 4 cycles of VRd as consolidation","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Progression-free survival rate following 4 cycles of VRd consolidation (definition not further specified in provided data)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 1: 2.\tThe OS rate of patients receiving 4 cycles of VRd as consolidation","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Overall survival rate following 4 cycles of VRd consolidation (definition not further specified in provided data)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 1: 3.\tThe number of AEs and relevant laboratory parameters monitored at every visit from entry into part 1 of the study until end of part 1","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety assessed by counting adverse events and monitoring relevant laboratory parameters at every visit during part 1."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 1: 4.\tThe proportion of patients who achieve PR or better following 4 cycles of VRd consolidation treatment","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Objective response rate (proportion achieving PR or better) after 4 cycles of VRd consolidation."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 2: 1.Time from randomization to start of 3.L therapy (TTNT)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-next-treatment (TTNT) defined as time from randomization to start of third-line therapy."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 2: 2.The proportion of patients who achieve MRD negativity during 2.L treatment, monitored by MRD Euroflow at 6 and 18 months in arm A, and after achieving CR in arm B (first MRD testing after 6 months).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"MRD negativity monitored by Euroflow at specified time points: at 6 and 18 months in arm A; in arm B after achieving CR (first MRD testing after 6 months)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 2: 3.Patient reported outcome HRQOL forms will be filled out by patients at defined time points during the study and finally at relapse after 2.L therapy.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Health-related quality of life assessed by patient-reported outcome forms at defined time points and at relapse after 2.L therapy (specific instruments and schedule referenced in protocol documents)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 2: 4.The number of AEs","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety assessed by counting adverse events during part 2."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
391
Recruitment Window Months
97
Consent Approach
Voluntary written informed consent required. Subject information and informed consent forms available for adults (Norway and Lithuania). No assent or pediatric consent procedures are mentioned.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
14
Total Number Of Participants
391

Lithuania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
02-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
30-04-2025
Processing Time Days
240
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
11

Sites

Site Name
Vilniaus Universiteto Ligonine Santaros Klinikos Vsi
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Valdas Peceliunas
Principal Investigator Email
valdas.peceliunas@santa.lt
Contact Person Name
Valdas Peceliunas
Contact Person Email
valdas.peceliunas@santa.lt

Norway

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
02-09-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
07-11-2025
Processing Time Days
431
Number Of Sites
13
Number Of Participants
380

Sites

Site Name
St. Olavs Hospital HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Tobias Schmidt Slørdahl
Principal Investigator Email
tobias.s.slordahl@ntnu.no
Contact Person Name
Tobias Schmidt Slørdahl
Contact Person Email
tobias.s.slordahl@ntnu.no
Site Name
Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Nils Morten Leknes
Principal Investigator Email
Nils.Morten.Leknes@unn.no
Contact Person Name
Nils Morten Leknes
Contact Person Email
Nils.Morten.Leknes@unn.no
Site Name
Sykehuset I Vestfold HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Magnus Moksnes
Principal Investigator Email
magnus.moksnes@siv.no
Contact Person Name
Magnus Moksnes
Contact Person Email
magnus.moksnes@siv.no
Site Name
Helse Forde HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Damian Szatkowski
Principal Investigator Email
damian.szatkowski@helse-forde.no
Contact Person Name
Damian Szatkowski
Site Name
Nord-Trondelag Hospital Trust
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Vidar Stavseth
Principal Investigator Email
Vidar.Stavseth@helse-nordtrondelag.no
Contact Person Name
Vidar Stavseth
Site Name
Sorlandet Sykehus HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Jürgen Rolke
Principal Investigator Email
jurgen.rolke@sshf.no
Contact Person Name
Jürgen Rolke
Contact Person Email
jurgen.rolke@sshf.no
Site Name
Helse Stavanger HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Einar Haukås
Principal Investigator Email
einar.haukas@sus.no
Contact Person Name
Einar Haukås
Contact Person Email
einar.haukas@sus.no
Site Name
Sykehuset Oestfold HF Kalnes
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Birgitte Eiken
Principal Investigator Email
birgitte.dahl.eiken@so-hf.no
Contact Person Name
Birgitte Eiken
Contact Person Email
birgitte.dahl.eiken@so-hf.no
Site Name
Helse Moere Og Romsdal HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Eivind Ottersen Samstad
Principal Investigator Email
Eivind.Ottersen.Samstad@helse-mr.no
Contact Person Name
Eivind Ottersen Samstad
Site Name
Akershus University Hospital
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Anette Løken Eilertsen
Principal Investigator Email
anette.loken.eilertsen@ahus.no
Contact Person Name
Anette Løken Eilertsen
Contact Person Email
anette.loken.eilertsen@ahus.no
Site Name
Oslo University Hospital HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Fredrik Schjesvold
Principal Investigator Email
fschjesv@ous-hf.no
Contact Person Name
Fredrik Schjesvold
Contact Person Email
fschjesv@ous-hf.no
Site Name
Helse Bergen HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Galina Tsykunova
Principal Investigator Email
galina.tsykunova@helse-bergen.no
Contact Person Name
Galina Tsykunova
Site Name
Nordlandssykehuset HF
Department Name
Hematology
Principal Investigator Name
Randi Fykse Halstensen
Contact Person Name
Randi Fykse Halstensen

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Oslo University Hospital HF
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Norway

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Dexametason Abcur 1 mg tabletter
Active Substance
DEXAMETHASONE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
11-8815
Maximum Dose
40 mg
Investigational Product Name
CARFILZOMIB
Active Substance
CARFILZOMIB
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION
Route
INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION
Maximum Dose
70 mg/m2
Investigational Product Name
Lenalidomide Mylan 25 mg hard capsules
Active Substance
LENALIDOMIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL USE
Route
ORAL USE
Authorisation Status
EU/1/20/1490/017
Maximum Dose
25 mg
Investigational Product Name
Bortezomib Accord 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection
Active Substance
BORTEZOMIB
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Authorisation Status
EU/1/15/1019/001
Maximum Dose
2.6 mg/m2
Investigational Product Name
DARATUMUMAB
Active Substance
DARATUMUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Maximum Dose
1800 mg
Combination Treatment
Yes

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