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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%
Difficulty breathing
22%
diarrhea
11%
Dog bite
11%
Burn on lower back
11%
Intermittent palpitations
11%
Increased agitation
11%
Supraventricular tachycardia
11%
Runny nose/itchy eyes
11%
Fall
11%
Bilateral cheek, ear, chin erythematous hives with mild swelling and itching
11%
Intermittent nausea/upset stomach
11%
COVID-19 pneumonia
11%
Insomnia
11%
UTI
11%
Vaccine reaction
11%
Elevated Liver Transaminases
11%
Repetitive sneezing
11%
Scratchy throat
11%
cough
11%
fever
11%
Floaters
11%
Increased sleepiness
11%
Overactive bladder
11%
Lower back pain/pull
11%
Brief transient unresponsiveness
11%
Weight loss
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
150,289 Total Patients Enrolled
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLCIndustry Sponsor
159 Previous Clinical Trials
580,517 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
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