Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi
Florence, Italy
Rare diseases
Investigational molecules
Locations
A plain-language summary of the goals, design and what participants do
This study focuses on patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma who have undergone Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation. The research examines three different treatment approaches as maintenance therapy: teclistamab combined with lenalidomide, teclistamab alone, and lenalidomide alone. Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies to fight infections.
The study aims to compare how well these treatments work in preventing the cancer from returning after stem cell transplantation. Teclistamab is given as an injection under the skin, while lenalidomide is taken as capsules by mouth. The treatment continues for up to 24 months, depending on how well patients respond and any side effects they may experience.
During the study, patients will receive regular medical check-ups to monitor their health status and response to treatment. The effectiveness of the treatments will be measured by how long patients remain free of disease progression and whether they achieve a complete response to therapy. Patients will also be monitored for any side effects that may occur during treatment.
The trial runs in 5 steps – from screening to follow-up. Each step says what happens and what the team monitors.
15 criteria
15 criteria
Tell us about your condition – we search every trial in Europe and connect you with the right site.
We usually reply within a few days
All sites with verified contact details – recruitment status may not be available; ask directly
Florence, Italy
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Leuven, Belgium
Where you can join this trial
Countries are shaded by recruitment status. Click a recruiting country to ask about joining there.
RecruitingJoining a clinical trial can seem overwhelming. We guide you step by step, so you know exactly what to expect and how we support you through the process.
A bispecific antibody administered through subcutaneous injection that is being investigated for multiple myeloma treatment. This medication works by simultaneously binding to both B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) on myeloma cells and CD3 on T-cells, helping the immune system target and destroy cancer cells. Currently in clinical trials as maintenance therapy for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients following stem cell transplantation, it belongs to the class of immunotherapy agents.
An oral immunomodulatory drug that is widely used in the treatment of multiple myeloma. It works by enhancing the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells while also directly inhibiting the growth of myeloma cells and the formation of new blood vessels that support tumor growth. This medication is approved as maintenance therapy after stem cell transplantation and belongs to the class of immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs).
sourced from the EU Clinical Trials Register and site verification
Want to learn more about this trial or check if you can participate?
Tell us about your condition – we search every trial in Europe and connect you with the right site.