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Proteasome Inhibitor

DKRd Regimen for Multiple Myeloma

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Andrzej Jakubowiak, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Woman of childbearing potential must have 2 negative pregnancy tests prior to initiating lenalidomide
Diagnosis of symptomatic multiple myeloma as per current International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) uniform criteria prior to initial treatment
Must not have
Myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to enrollment, New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV heart failure, uncontrolled angina, severe uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias, or electrocardiographic evidence of acute ischemia or active conduction system abnormalities
Known or suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) <50% of predicted normal
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
All Individual Drugs Already Approved
Approved for 60 Other Conditions
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new cancer treatment regimen for multiple myeloma.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with newly diagnosed, untreated multiple myeloma who need systemic chemotherapy. They must have measurable disease, good performance status (able to carry out daily activities), and proper liver function. Women of childbearing age must use two forms of contraception or abstain from sex, and men must use condoms. Participants cannot join if they have certain heart conditions, severe lung problems like COPD or asthma, recent major surgery, active infections requiring treatment within the last two weeks, or a history of other cancers in the past three years.
What is being tested?
The study tests a combination therapy called D-KRd: daratumumab (an antibody that targets cancer cells), carfilzomib (a drug that disrupts cancer cell waste disposal), lenalidomide (which affects the immune system and can kill cancer cells) and low dose dexamethasone (a steroid to reduce inflammation). The response rate after eight cycles will be measured to see how well this regimen works against multiple myeloma.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions at the infusion site for daratumumab; heart issues and shortness of breath from carfilzomib; blood clots, fatigue, diarrhea from lenalidomide; and increased blood sugar levels due to dexamethasone. There may also be an increased risk of infection due to effects on white blood cells.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am a woman who can have children and have had 2 negative pregnancy tests before starting lenalidomide.
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I have been diagnosed with symptomatic multiple myeloma.
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My bone marrow has more than 10% plasma cells or I have a confirmed plasmacytoma.
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My kidney function is good, with a creatinine clearance rate of at least 50 mL/min or my serum creatinine is below 2 g/dL.
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I have newly diagnosed myeloma and need chemotherapy.
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I am fully active or have some restrictions but can still care for myself.
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My liver tests are within the normal range.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I haven't had a heart attack in the last 6 months and don't have severe heart issues.
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I have COPD with less than half the normal lung function.
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My blood pressure or diabetes is not well-managed.
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I have not taken antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals for an infection in the last two weeks.
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My multiple myeloma does not show up in standard blood or urine tests.
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I have POEMS syndrome.
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I have been diagnosed with amyloidosis.
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I have been diagnosed with plasma cell leukemia.
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I have Waldenström's macroglobulinemia or IgM myeloma.
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I haven't been in a drug study within the last 3 weeks or 5 drug half-lives.
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I have moderate to severe numbness, tingling, or pain in my hands or feet.
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I have mild to no diarrhea without taking medication for it.
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My cancer has spread to my brain or spinal cord.
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I cannot tolerate daratumumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, or dexamethasone.
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I have had a blood clot in my lung.
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I have been diagnosed with moderate or severe asthma or COPD.
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I have not had major surgery in the last 3 weeks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

All Individual Drugs Already Approved
Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
Approved for 60 Other Conditions
This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 60 other conditions.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment Arm (D-KRd)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Carfilzomib
FDA approved
Dexamethasone
FDA approved
Daratumumab
FDA approved
Lenalidomide
FDA approved

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ChicagoLead Sponsor
1,056 Previous Clinical Trials
760,834 Total Patients Enrolled
19 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
2,395 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLCIndustry Sponsor
164 Previous Clinical Trials
579,898 Total Patients Enrolled
24 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
1,995 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
AmgenIndustry Sponsor
1,434 Previous Clinical Trials
1,395,761 Total Patients Enrolled
97 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
20,690 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma

Media Library

Carfilzomib (Proteasome Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03500445 — Phase 2
Multiple Myeloma Research Study Groups: Treatment Arm (D-KRd)
Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial 2023: Carfilzomib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03500445 — Phase 2
Carfilzomib (Proteasome Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03500445 — Phase 2
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