Multiple MyelomaPhase 3NCT02252172
Study Comparing Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in Participants With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma
A Phase 3 study testing Daratumumab IV, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in people with Multiple Myeloma, run by Janssen Research & Development, LLC at 206 sites in 13 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone to that of lenalidomide and dexamethasone in terms of progression-free survival (PFS) in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (a blood cancer of plasma cells) who are not candidates for… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Multiple Myeloma
- What is being tested?
- Daratumumab IV, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 737 participants
- Where
- 206 sitesin 13 countries
- Study dates
- 16 Feb 2015to 2 Oct 2024
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participant must have documented multiple myeloma satisfying the CRAB (calcium elevation, renal insufficiency, anemia and bone abnormalities) criteria, monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow greater than or equal to (>=) 10 percent (%) or presence of a biopsy proven plasmacytoma and measurable disease as defined by any of the following: (a) immunoglobulin (Ig) G myeloma (serum monoclonal paraprotein [M-protein] level >=1.0 gram/deciliter [g/dL] or urine M-protein level >=200 milligram[mg]/24 hours[hrs]; or (b) IgA, IgM, IgD, or IgE multiple myeloma (serum M-protein level >=0.5 g/dL or urine M-protein level >=200 mg/24 hrs); or (c) light chain multiple myeloma without measurable disease in serum or urine (serum immunoglobulin free light chain >=10 mg/dL and abnormal serum immunoglobulin kappa lambda free light chain ratio)
- Participant must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1, or 2
- Participants who are newly diagnosed and not considered for high-dose chemotherapy due to: being age >=65 years; or participants less than (<) 65 years with presence of important comorbid condition(s) likely to have a negative impact on tolerability of high dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation. Sponsor review and approval of participants below 65 years of age is required before randomization
- Women of childbearing potential must commit to either abstain continuously from sexual intercourse or to use 2 methods of reliable birth control simultaneously as deemed appropriate by the Investigator. Contraception must begin 4 weeks prior to dosing and must continue for 3 months after the last dose of daratumumab
- Man, who is sexually active with a woman of child-bearing potential must agree to use a latex or synthetic condom, even if he had a successful vasectomy, must agree to use an adequate contraception method as deemed appropriate by the Investigator, and must also agree to not donate sperm during the study and for 4 weeks after last dose of lenalidomide and 4 months after last dose of daratumumab
Who cannot join
- Participant has a diagnosis of primary amyloidosis, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (presence of serum M-protein <3 g/dL; absence of lytic bone lesions, anemia, hypercalcemia, and renal insufficiency related to the M-protein), or smoldering multiple myeloma (asymptomatic multiple myeloma with absence of related organ or tissue impairment end organ damage)
- Participant has a diagnosis of Waldenström's disease, or other conditions in which IgM M protein is present in the absence of a clonal plasma cell infiltration with lytic bone lesions
- Participant has a history of malignancy (other than multiple myeloma) within 5 years before the date of randomization (exceptions are squamous and basal cell carcinomas of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix, or malignancy that in the opinion of the Investigator, with concurrence with the Sponsor's medical monitor, is considered cured with minimal risk of recurrence within 5 years)
- Participant has prior or current systemic therapy or SCT for multiple myeloma, with the exception of an emergency use of a short course (equivalent of dexamethasone 40 mg/day for 4 days) of corticosteroids before treatment
- Participant has had radiation therapy within 14 days of randomization
- Participant has known chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (defined as a forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1] <50% of predicted normal), persistent asthma, or a history of asthma within the last 2 years (controlled intermittent asthma or controlled mild persistent asthma is allowed)
- Participants with known or suspected COPD must have a FEV1 test during Screening
- Participant is known to be seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B (defined by a positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] or antibodies to hepatitis B surface and core antigens [anti-HBs and anti-HBc, respectively]) or hepatitis C (anti-HCV antibody positive or HCV-ribonucleic acid [RNA] quantitation positive)
Trial locations and contacts
206 sites in 13 countries.
206 sites in 13 countries
United States83 sites
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Annapolis, Maryland
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Arlington, Texas
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Asheboro, North Carolina
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Augusta, Georgia
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Baltimore, Maryland
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Bend, Oregon
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Berkeley, California
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Beverly Hills, California
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Boca Raton, Florida
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Boynton Beach, Florida
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Brick, New Jersey
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Canton, Ohio
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Chicago, Illinois
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio
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Denver, Colorado
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Detroit, Michigan
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Duluth, Minnesota
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Edinburg, Texas
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El Cajon, California
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Fort Collins, Colorado
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Fort Myers, Florida
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Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Fort Worth, Texas
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Frederick, Maryland
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Glendale, Arizona
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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Greenbrae, California
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Hackensack, New Jersey
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Hollywood, Florida
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Hooksett, New Hampshire
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Houston, Texas
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Jacksonville, Florida
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Kansas City, Missouri
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Lafayette, Louisiana
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Lake City, Florida
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Livingston, New Jersey
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Los Angeles, California
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Macon, Georgia
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Marietta, Georgia
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Marrero, Louisiana
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Mineola, New York
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Mobile, Alabama
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Nashville, Tennessee
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New Haven, Connecticut
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New York, New York
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Niles, Illinois
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Norwalk, Connecticut
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Oceanside, California
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Ogden, Utah
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Omaha, Nebraska
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Pinehurst, North Carolina
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Plainfield, New Jersey
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Plano, Texas
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Rochester, Minnesota
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Rochester, New York
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San Antonio, Texas
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San Diego, California
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Seattle, Washington
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Shreveport, Louisiana
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Spokane, Washington
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St Louis, Missouri
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St. Petersburg, Florida
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Summit, New Jersey
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Tacoma, Washington
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Washington D.C., District of Columbia
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West Hills, California
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Weston, Florida
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Whittier, California
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
France41 sites
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Amiens N/a Picardie
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Angers
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Bayonne
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Bretagne
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Caen
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Cergy-Pontoise
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Chalon-sur-Saône
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Clermont-Ferrand
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Créteil
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Dijon
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Dunkirk
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Grenoble
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La Roche-sur-Yon
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Le Chesnay
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Le Mans
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Lille
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Limoges
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Lyon
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Marseille
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Metz-Tessy
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Montivilliers
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Montpellier
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Mulhouse
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Nantes
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Nice
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Paris
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Perpignan
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Pessac
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Poitiers
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Reims
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Rennes
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Rouen
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Saint-Brieuc
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Saint-Priest-en-Jarez
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Saint-Quentin
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St-Malo
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Strasbourg
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Toulouse
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Tours
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Germany20 sites
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Aschaffenburg
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Bad Berka
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Bonn
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Braunschweig
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Dresden
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Essen
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Frankfurt
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Hanover
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Heidelberg
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Hessen
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Kiel
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Koblenz
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Mainz
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Mannheim
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Rostock
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Schwerin
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Stuttgart
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Ulm
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Villingen-Schwenningen
United Kingdom12 sites
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Manchester
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Nottingham
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Oxford
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Plymouth
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Southampton
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Truro
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Wolverhampton
Australia9 sites
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Box Hill
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Fitzroy
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Kogarah
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Woodville
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Sweden9 sites
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Falun
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Halmstad
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Helsingborg
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Huddinge
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Luleå
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Lund
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Örebro
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Stockholm
Canada7 sites
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Calgary, Alberta
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Greenfield Park, Quebec
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Montreal, Quebec
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Toronto, Ontario
Israel6 sites
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Hadera
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Haifa
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Jerusalem
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Nahariya
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Petah Tikva
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Austria5 sites
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Linz
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Belgium5 sites
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Bruges
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Leuven
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About this study
Official title: A Phase 3 Study Comparing Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (DRd) vs Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) in Subjects With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Who Are Ineligible for High Dose Therapy
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone to that of lenalidomide and dexamethasone in terms of progression-free survival (PFS) in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (a blood cancer of plasma cells) who are not candidates for high dose chemotherapy (treatment of disease, usually cancer, by chemical agents) and autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
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This is a Phase 3, randomized (study drug assigned by chance), open-label (participants and researchers are aware about the treatment, participants are receiving), active-controlled (study in which the experimental treatment or procedure is compared to a standard treatment or procedure), parallel-group (each group of participants will be treated at the same time), and multicenter (when more than one hospital or medical school team work on a medical research study) study in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and who are not candidates for high dose chemotherapy and ASCT. All the eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Rd) (Arm A) or daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (DRd) (Arm B). Daratumumab (16 milligram per kilogram [mg/kg]) will be administered weekly for first 8 weeks (Cycles 1 to 2) of treatment and then every other week for 16 weeks (Cycles 3 to 6), then every 4 weeks (from Cycle 7 and beyond) until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity. Lenalidomide will be administered at a dose of 25 mg orally on Days 1 through 21 of each 28-day cycle, and dexamethasone will be administered at a dose of 40 mg once a week for both treatment arms. Participants in both treatment arms will continue lenalidomide and dexamethasone until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. All participants randomized to Treatment Arm B (DRd) in this study initially received daratumumab IV formulation; however, following implementation of protocol amendment 8, participants still receiving treatment with daratumumab IV will have the option to switch to daratumumab SC on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator. Daratumumab subcutaneous (SC) will be administered by SC injection at a fixed dose of 1800 mg once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study completion. Participants in Arm A who have sponsor-confirmed disease progression may have the option to receive daratumumab provided by the sponsor (in any subsequent line of therapy) in the Follow-up phase. The study consists of 3 phases: Screening Phase (within 21 days prior to the first dose administration on Day 1), Treatment Phase (Day 1 up to discontinuation of all study treatment), and Follow-up Phase (from discontinuation of all study treatment up to death, lost to follow up, consent withdrawal, or study end, whichever occurs first). The maximum duration of study will be 7 years after last participant is randomized. Efficacy will primarily be evaluated by PFS. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma
- Being tested
- Daratumumab IV, Lenalidomide, Dexamethasone, Daratumumab SC
- Keywords
- Multiple Myeloma, Daratumumab, JNJ-54767414, Lenalidomide, Dexamethasone
- Medical subject headings
- Multiple Myeloma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Daratumumab IVDrug
Also called JNJ-54767414
Daratumumab will be administered at a dose of 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) by intravenous (IV) infusion, once a week for 8 weeks, then once every other week for 16 weeks, thereafter once every 4 weeks until documented progression of disease, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study (maximum up to 7 years).
LenalidomideDrug
Lenalidomide 25 mg capsule orally on Day 1 through Day 21 of each 28-day cycle.
DexamethasoneDrug
Dexamethasone 40 mg orally or intravenously once in a week.
Daratumumab SCDrug
Also called JNJ-54767414
Daratumumab SC will be administered by SC injection at a fixed dose of 1800 mg once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. Following implementation of protocol amendment 8, participants still receiving treatment with daratumumab IV will have the option to switch to daratumumab SC on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) | Active comparator | Participants will receive Lenalidomide 25 mg capsule orally on Day 1 through Day 21 of each 28-day cycle, Dexamethasone 40 mg orally or intravenously once a week. Study treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study (maximum up to 7 years after last subject is randomized) whichever comes first. Receives: Drug: Daratumumab IV; Drug: Lenalidomide; Drug: Dexamethasone |
| Daratumumab + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone (DRd) | Active comparator | Participants will receive Daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) by intravenous infusion, once a week for 8 weeks, then once every other week for 16 weeks, thereafter once every 4 weeks, Lenalidomide 25 mg capsule orally on Day 1 through Day 21 of each 28-day cycle, Dexamethasone 40 mg orally or intravenously once a week. Following implementation of protocol amendment 8, participants still receiving treatment with daratumumab IV will have the option to switch to daratumumab SC on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator. Daratumumab subcutaneous (SC) will be administered by SC injection at a fixed dose of 1800 mg once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study completion. Study treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study (maximum up to 7 years after last subject is randomized) whichever comes first. Receives: Drug: Lenalidomide; Drug: Dexamethasone; Drug: Daratumumab SC |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Progression-free Survival (PFS)
PFS was defined as time from date of randomization to either progressive disease (PD) or death, whichever occurred first based on computerized algorithm as per IMWG criteria. PD was defined as an increase of 25 percent (%) from the lowest response value in one of the following: serum and urine M-component (absolute increase must be greater than or equal to [>=] 0.5 gram per deciliter [g/dL] and >=200 milligram [mg]/24 hours respectively); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels the difference between involved and uninvolved free light chain (FLC) levels (absolute increase must be greater than [>]10 mg/dL); Definite development of new bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas; Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that could be attributed solely to Plasma cell (PC) proliferative disorder.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) to disease progression, death, subsequent anti-myeloma therapy, withdrawal of consent to study participation or clinical cut-off (CCO) whichever occurs first (up to 3.5 years)
Secondary outcomes (16)
Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR) or Better
Percentage of participants with a CR or better (CR or stringent complete response [sCR]) based on computerized algorithm as per IMWG criteria was reported. CR was defined as negative immunofixation on the serum and urine, and disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas, and less than (<) 5 percent (%) PCs in bone marrow. In participants with only measurable disease by serum FLC levels a normal serum FLC ratio was required. sCR was defined as in addition to CR a normal FLC ratio, and absence of clonal PCs by immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence, 2-4 color flow cytometry (FC).
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Percentage of Participants With Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) or Better
VGPR or better rate was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved VGPR or better (VGPR, CR or sCR) according to the IMWG criteria during or after the study treatment. VGPR: Serum and urine component detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis, or >= 90% reduction in serum M-protein plus urine M-protein level less than (<) 100 milligram (mg) per 24 hour; CR: negative immunofixation on the serum and urine, Disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas and < 5% plasms cells (PCs) in bone marrow; sCR: CR in addition to having a normal FLC ratio and an absence of clonal cells in bone marrow by IHC, immunofluorescence, 2-4 color FC.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Percentage of Participants With Negative Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)
MRD negativity rate is defined as the percentage of participants who had negative MRD at any time point after the date of randomization and prior to subsequent antimyeloma therapy. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved CR or better.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Percentage of Participants With Stringent Complete Response (sCR)
sCR as per IMWG criteria is CR plus normal free light chain (FLC) ratio and absence of clonal PCs by IHC, immunofluorescence or 2- to 4-color FC. CR: Negative immunofixation on the serum and urine; Disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas; <5% PCs in bone marrow.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
ORR was the percentage of participants who achieved partial response (PR) or better (PR, VGPR, CR or sCR) based on computerized algorithm as per IMWG criteria. PR: >=50% reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M-protein by >=90% or to <200 mg/24 hours. If serum and urine M-protein were not measurable, a decrease of >=50% in the difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels was required in place of the M-protein criteria. If present at baseline, a >=50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas was also required. VGPR: serum and urine M-component detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis or >=90% reduction in serum M-protein plus urine M-protein <100 mg/24 hours. CR: negative immunofixation on the serum and urine, Disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas and < 5% PCs in bone marrow; sCR: CR in addition to having a normal FLC ratio and an absence of clonal cells in bone marrow by IHC, immunofluorescence, 2-4 color FC.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Overall Survival (OS)
OS was measured from the date of randomization to the date of the death. Median OS was estimated by using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 8.7 years
Time to Disease Progression (TTP)
TTP was defined as the time from the date of randomization to date of first documented evidence of PD or death due to PD, whichever occurred first. PD per IMWG criteria- Increase of 25 % from lowest response value in one of following: Serum M-component (absolute increase >=0.5 g/dL); Urine M-component (absolute increase >=200 mg/24 hours); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels (absolute increase >10 milligram per deciliter [mg/dL]); Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in size of existing bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to the PC proliferative disorder.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Time to Response
Time to first response, time to VGPR or better, time to CR or better and time to best response was reported for this endpoint. Time to response: time from date of randomization to first efficacy evaluation that met criteria for PR/better as their best response (PR, CR, or better) based on IMWG criteria. PR: >=50% reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M-protein by >=90% or to <200 mg/24 hours. If serum and urine M-protein were not measurable, a decrease of >=50% in difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels was required in place of M-protein criteria. Based on computerized algorithm, according to IMWG response criteria, VGPR or better: proportion of participants with a response of VGPR or better (i.e., VGPR, CR or sCR), CR or better: proportion of participants with a response of CR or better (i.e., CR or sCR).
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Duration of Response (DoR)
DoR was defined for participants with confirmed response (PR or better) as time between first documentation of response and disease progression per IMWG response criteria, or death due to PD, whichever occurs first. PD per IMWG criteria- Increase of 25 % from lowest response value in one of following: Serum M-component (absolute increase >=0.5 g/dL); Urine M-component (absolute increase >=200 mg/24 hours); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels (absolute increase >10 milligram per deciliter [mg/dL]); Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in size of existing bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to the PC proliferative disorder.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Time to Subsequent Anti-myeloma Treatment
Time to subsequent anti-myeloma treatment was defined as the time from randomization to the start of subsequent anti-myeloma treatment. Kaplan-Meier method was used for the analysis.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 8.7 years
Progression-free Survival on Next Line of Therapy (PFS2)
PFS2 was defined as the time from randomization to progression on next line of therapy or death, whichever comes first. Disease progression on next line of treatment was based on investigator judgment.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Change From Baseline in European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ)-C30 Global Health Status Score
EORTC QLQ-C30 was 30 items self-reporting questionnaire, with 1 week recall period, resulting in 5 functional scales (physical functioning, role functioning, emotional functioning, cognitive functioning, and social functioning), 1 Global Health Status (GHS) scale, 3 symptom scales (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and pain), and 6 single symptom items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties). Questionnaire included 28 items with 4-point Likert type responses from "1-not at all" to "4-very much" to assess functioning and symptoms; 2 items with 7-point Likert scales (1= poor and 7= excellent) for global health and overall health related QoL. Scores were transformed to 0 to 100 scale, with higher scores represented better GHS and functioning, and more symptoms. Negative change from baseline values showed deterioration in quality of life or functioning and reduction in symptom and positive values indicated improvement and worsening of symptoms.
Measured: Baseline (Day -24) and Day 1 of Cycles 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 and 66 (each Cycle of 28 days)
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
EQ-5D-5L was a standardized, participant-rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life. The EQ-5D-5L includes 2 components: the EQ-5D-5L health state profile (descriptive system) and the EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale. The Visual Analogue Scale was designed to rate the participant's current health state on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 represents the worst imaginable health state and 100 represents the best imaginable health state.
Measured: Baseline (Day -24) and Day 1 of Cycles 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 and 66 (each Cycle of 28 days)
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score
EQ-5D-5L was standardized, participant-reported questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life. EQ-5D-5L included 2 components: EQ-5D-5L health state profile (descriptive system) and EQ-5D-5L VAS. EQ-5D-5L descriptive system provided a profile of participant's health state 5 dimensions (5D): mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension had 5 response options (no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems) that reflected increasing levels of difficulty. Participants indicated their health state by selecting the most appropriate level in each of the 5D. Responses to the 5D scores were combined and converted into single preference-weighted health utility index score 0 (0.0- worst health state) to 1 (1.0- better health state) representing the general health status of individual (but allows for values less than 0 by United kingdom scoring algorithm). Higher score indicated better health state.
Measured: Baseline (Day -24) and Day 1 of Cycles 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 and 66 (each Cycle of 28 days)
Sub-group Analysis: Progression-free Survival (PFS)
PFS for participants with cytogenic high risk was reported. PFS was time from date of randomization to either PD or death, whichever occurred first based on computerized algorithm as per IMWG criteria. PD: an increase of 25% from lowest response value in one of following: serum and urine M-component (absolute increase must be >=0.5 g/dL and >=200 mg/24h respectively); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels, difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels (absolute >10 mg/dL); Definite development of new bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas; Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that could be attributed solely to PC proliferative disorder. High risk was defined as positive for any of del17p, t(14;16) or t(4;14) by (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)/Karyotype.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) to disease progression, death, subsequent anti-myeloma therapy, withdrawal of consent to study participation or clinical cut-off (CCO) whichever occurs first (up to 6.6 years).
Sub-group Analysis: Overall Response Rate (ORR)
ORR for participants with cytogenic high risk was reported. ORR: percentage of participants who achieved PR/better per IMWG criteria. PR: >=50% reduction of serum M-protein, reduction in 24h urinary M-protein by >=90% or <200mg/24h. If serum/urine M-protein were not measurable, decrease of >=50% in difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels was required in place of M-protein criteria. If present at baseline, >=50% reduction in size of soft tissue plasmacytomas was required. VGPR: serum/urine M-component detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis or >=90% reduction in serum and urine M-protein <100mg/24h. CR: negative immunofixation on serum/urine, disappearance of soft tissue plasmacytomas, <5% PCs in bone marrow; sCR: CR in addition to normal FLC ratio, absence of clonal cells in bone marrow by IHC, immunofluorescence, 2-4 color FC. High risk: positive for any of del17p, t(14;16) or t(4;14) by FISH/Karyotype.
Measured: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Study start16 Feb 2015
- Primary completion24 Sep 2018
- Study completion2 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Multiple MyelomaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Janssen Research & Development, LLCThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 737 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial, Study director, Janssen Research & Development, LLC
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02252172
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CR104762
- Other IDs
- 54767414MMY3008, 2014-002273-11, 2014
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Aug 2014
- Last updated
- 20 Oct 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Bahlis N, Facon T, San-Miguel J, Usmani SZ, Dimopoulos MA, Moreau P, Zweegman S, Perrot A, Manier S, Chari A, Raje N, Orlowski RZ, Goldschmidt H, Basu S, Hulin C, Weisel K, Mohty M, Leleu X, Plesner T, Jakubowiak A, Cook G, Quach H, Venner CP, Cavo M, Ngo M, Bolyard K, Carson R, Borgsten F, Mateos MV, Kumar SK. Infections in patients receiving daratumumab for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: a pooled analysis of MAIA and ALCYONE. Blood Adv. 2026 Jul 14;10(13):4541-4550. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2025019323.
PubMed 42085642Facon T, Moreau P, Weisel K, Goldschmidt H, Usmani SZ, Chari A, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Bahlis N, Basu S, Hulin C, Quach H, O'Dwyer M, Perrot A, Jacquet C, Venner CP, Raje N, Tiab M, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Cook G, Wang G, Pei H, Krevvata M, Carson R, Borgsten F, Kumar SK. Daratumumab/lenalidomide/dexamethasone in transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed myeloma: MAIA long-term outcomes. Leukemia. 2025 Apr;39(4):942-950. doi: 10.1038/s41375-024-02505-2. Epub 2025 Feb 27.
PubMed 40016302Perrot A, Facon T, Plesner T, Usmani SZ, Kumar S, Bahlis NJ, Hulin C, Orlowski RZ, Nahi H, Mollee P, Ramasamy K, Roussel M, Jaccard A, Delforge M, Karlin L, Arnulf B, Chari A, Wang G, Gupta-Werner N, Kaila S, Pei H, Matt K, Gries KS, Carson R, Borgsten F, Weisel K. Sustained Improvement in Health-Related Quality of Life in Transplant-Ineligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Treated With Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone: MAIA Final Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes. Eur J Haematol. 2025 May;114(5):883-889. doi: 10.1111/ejh.14392. Epub 2025 Feb 14.
PubMed 39952901Moreau P, Facon T, Usmani SZ, Bahlis N, Raje N, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Basu S, Nahi H, Hulin C, Quach H, Goldschmidt H, O'Dwyer M, Perrot A, Venner CP, Weisel K, Tiab M, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Wang G, Pei H, Krevvata M, Carson R, Borgsten F, Kumar SK. Daratumumab plus lenalidomide/dexamethasone in untreated multiple myeloma: analysis of key subgroups of the MAIA study. Leukemia. 2025 Mar;39(3):710-719. doi: 10.1038/s41375-024-02506-1. Epub 2025 Jan 15.
PubMed 39815052Almansour SA, Alqudah MAY, Abuhelwa Z, Al-Shamsi HO, Alhuraiji A, Semreen MH, Bustanji Y, Alzoubi KH, Modi ND, Mckinnon RA, Sorich MJ, Hopkins AM, Abuhelwa AY. Antithrombotic utilization, adverse events, and associations with treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma: pooled analysis of three clinical trials. Ther Adv Med Oncol. 2024 Sep 2;16:17588359241275387. doi: 10.1177/17588359241275387. eCollection 2024.
PubMed 39229471Facon T, Kumar SK, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Moreau P, Bahlis N, Basu S, Nahi H, Hulin C, Quach H, Goldschmidt H, Perrot A, Weisel K, Raje N, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Wang J, Rampelbergh RV, Uhlar CM, Vermeulen J, Duran J, Borgsten F, Usmani SZ. Plain language summary of the MAIA study of daratumumab plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Future Oncol. 2023 Apr;19(13):887-895. doi: 10.2217/fon-2023-0082. Epub 2023 May 22.
PubMed 37212642Mateos MV, Rigaudeau S, Basu S, Spicka I, Schots R, Wrobel T, Cook G, Beksac M, Gries KS, Kudva A, Tromp B, Van Rampelbergh R, Pei H, Wroblewski S, Carson R, Delioukina M, White D. Switching to daratumumab SC from IV is safe and preferred by patients with multiple myeloma. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2023 Jul;29(5):1172-1177. doi: 10.1177/10781552221103551. Epub 2022 Sep 6.
PubMed 36067063Facon T, Kumar SK, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Moreau P, Bahlis N, Basu S, Nahi H, Hulin C, Quach H, Goldschmidt H, O'Dwyer M, Perrot A, Venner CP, Weisel K, Mace JR, Raje N, Tiab M, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Ahmadi T, Wang J, Van Rampelbergh R, Uhlar CM, Tromp B, Delioukina M, Vermeulen J, Usmani SZ. Daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone versus lenalidomide and dexamethasone alone in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MAIA): overall survival results from a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Nov;22(11):1582-1596. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(21)00466-6. Epub 2021 Oct 13.
PubMed 34655533Cavo M, San-Miguel J, Usmani SZ, Weisel K, Dimopoulos MA, Avet-Loiseau H, Paiva B, Bahlis NJ, Plesner T, Hungria V, Moreau P, Mateos MV, Perrot A, Iida S, Facon T, Kumar S, van de Donk NWCJ, Sonneveld P, Spencer A, Krevvata M, Heuck C, Wang J, Ukropec J, Kobos R, Sun S, Qi M, Munshi N. Prognostic value of minimal residual disease negativity in myeloma: combined analysis of POLLUX, CASTOR, ALCYONE, and MAIA. Blood. 2022 Feb 10;139(6):835-844. doi: 10.1182/blood.2021011101.
PubMed 34289038San-Miguel J, Avet-Loiseau H, Paiva B, Kumar S, Dimopoulos MA, Facon T, Mateos MV, Touzeau C, Jakubowiak A, Usmani SZ, Cook G, Cavo M, Quach H, Ukropec J, Ramaswami P, Pei H, Qi M, Sun S, Wang J, Krevvata M, DeAngelis N, Heuck C, Van Rampelbergh R, Kudva A, Kobos R, Qi M, Bahlis NJ. Sustained minimal residual disease negativity in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and the impact of daratumumab in MAIA and ALCYONE. Blood. 2022 Jan 27;139(4):492-501. doi: 10.1182/blood.2020010439.
PubMed 34269818Perrot A, Facon T, Plesner T, Usmani SZ, Kumar S, Bahlis NJ, Hulin C, Orlowski RZ, Nahi H, Mollee P, Ramasamy K, Roussel M, Jaccard A, Delforge M, Karlin L, Arnulf B, Chari A, He J, Ho KF, Van Rampelbergh R, Uhlar CM, Wang J, Kobos R, Gries KS, Fastenau J, Weisel K. Health-Related Quality of Life in Transplant-Ineligible Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Findings From the Phase III MAIA Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2021 Jan 20;39(3):227-237. doi: 10.1200/JCO.20.01370. Epub 2020 Dec 16.
PubMed 33326255Facon T, Kumar S, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Moreau P, Bahlis N, Basu S, Nahi H, Hulin C, Quach H, Goldschmidt H, O'Dwyer M, Perrot A, Venner CP, Weisel K, Mace JR, Raje N, Attal M, Tiab M, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Ahmadi T, Chiu C, Wang J, Van Rampelbergh R, Uhlar CM, Kobos R, Qi M, Usmani SZ; MAIA Trial Investigators. Daratumumab plus Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone for Untreated Myeloma. N Engl J Med. 2019 May 30;380(22):2104-2115. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1817249.
PubMed 31141632
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Oct 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 3 Study Comparing Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (DRd) vs Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) in Subjects With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Who Are Ineligible for High Dose Therapy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02252172
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CR104762
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma
- Keywords
- Multiple Myeloma, Daratumumab, JNJ-54767414, Lenalidomide, Dexamethasone
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 737 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 16 Feb 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Sep 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 9 Jan 2020
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone to that of lenalidomide and dexamethasone in terms of progression-free survival (PFS) in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (a blood cancer of plasma cells) who are not candidates for high dose chemotherapy (treatment of disease, usually cancer, by chemical agents) and autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
Detailed description
This is a Phase 3, randomized (study drug assigned by chance), open-label (participants and researchers are aware about the treatment, participants are receiving), active-controlled (study in which the experimental treatment or procedure is compared to a standard treatment or procedure), parallel-group (each group of participants will be treated at the same time), and multicenter (when more than one hospital or medical school team work on a medical research study) study in participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and who are not candidates for high dose chemotherapy and ASCT. All the eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Rd) (Arm A) or daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (DRd) (Arm B). Daratumumab (16 milligram per kilogram [mg/kg]) will be administered weekly for first 8 weeks (Cycles 1 to 2) of treatment and then every other week for 16 weeks (Cycles 3 to 6), then every 4 weeks (from Cycle 7 and beyond) until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity. Lenalidomide will be administered at a dose of 25 mg orally on Days 1 through 21 of each 28-day cycle, and dexamethasone will be administered at a dose of 40 mg once a week for both treatment arms. Participants in both treatment arms will continue lenalidomide and dexamethasone until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. All participants randomized to Treatment Arm B (DRd) in this study initially received daratumumab IV formulation; however, following implementation of protocol amendment 8, participants still receiving treatment with daratumumab IV will have the option to switch to daratumumab SC on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator. Daratumumab subcutaneous (SC) will be administered by SC injection at a fixed dose of 1800 mg once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study completion. Participants in Arm A who have sponsor-confirmed disease progression may have the option to receive daratumumab provided by the sponsor (in any subsequent line of therapy) in the Follow-up phase. The study consists of 3 phases: Screening Phase (within 21 days prior to the first dose administration on Day 1), Treatment Phase (Day 1 up to discontinuation of all study treatment), and Follow-up Phase (from discontinuation of all study treatment up to death, lost to follow up, consent withdrawal, or study end, whichever occurs first). The maximum duration of study will be 7 years after last participant is randomized. Efficacy will primarily be evaluated by PFS. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) | Active comparator | Drug: Daratumumab IV, Drug: Lenalidomide, Drug: DexamethasoneParticipants will receive Lenalidomide 25 mg capsule orally on Day 1 through Day 21 of each 28-day cycle, Dexamethasone 40 mg orally or intravenously once a week. Study treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study (maximum up to 7 years after last subject is randomized) whichever comes first. |
| Daratumumab + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone (DRd) | Active comparator | Drug: Lenalidomide, Drug: Dexamethasone, Drug: Daratumumab SCParticipants will receive Daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) by intravenous infusion, once a week for 8 weeks, then once every other week for 16 weeks, thereafter once every 4 weeks, Lenalidomide 25 mg capsule orally on Day 1 through Day 21 of each 28-day cycle, Dexamethasone 40 mg orally or intravenously once a week. Following implementation of protocol amendment 8, participants still receiving treatment with daratumumab IV will have the option to switch to daratumumab SC on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator. Daratumumab subcutaneous (SC) will be administered by SC injection at a fixed dose of 1800 mg once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study completion. Study treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study (maximum up to 7 years after last subject is randomized) whichever comes first. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Participant must have documented multiple myeloma satisfying the CRAB (calcium elevation, renal insufficiency, anemia and bone abnormalities) criteria, monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow greater than or equal to (>=) 10 percent (%) or presence of a biopsy proven plasmacytoma and measurable disease as defined by any of the following: (a) immunoglobulin (Ig) G myeloma (serum monoclonal paraprotein [M-protein] level >=1.0 gram/deciliter [g/dL] or urine M-protein level >=200 milligram[mg]/24 hours[hrs]; or (b) IgA, IgM, IgD, or IgE multiple myeloma (serum M-protein level >=0.5 g/dL or urine M-protein level >=200 mg/24 hrs); or (c) light chain multiple myeloma without measurable disease in serum or urine (serum immunoglobulin free light chain >=10 mg/dL and abnormal serum immunoglobulin kappa lambda free light chain ratio)
- Participant must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1, or 2
- Participants who are newly diagnosed and not considered for high-dose chemotherapy due to: being age >=65 years; or participants less than (<) 65 years with presence of important comorbid condition(s) likely to have a negative impact on tolerability of high dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation. Sponsor review and approval of participants below 65 years of age is required before randomization
- Women of childbearing potential must commit to either abstain continuously from sexual intercourse or to use 2 methods of reliable birth control simultaneously as deemed appropriate by the Investigator. Contraception must begin 4 weeks prior to dosing and must continue for 3 months after the last dose of daratumumab
- Man, who is sexually active with a woman of child-bearing potential must agree to use a latex or synthetic condom, even if he had a successful vasectomy, must agree to use an adequate contraception method as deemed appropriate by the Investigator, and must also agree to not donate sperm during the study and for 4 weeks after last dose of lenalidomide and 4 months after last dose of daratumumab
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Participant has a diagnosis of primary amyloidosis, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (presence of serum M-protein <3 g/dL; absence of lytic bone lesions, anemia, hypercalcemia, and renal insufficiency related to the M-protein), or smoldering multiple myeloma (asymptomatic multiple myeloma with absence of related organ or tissue impairment end organ damage)
- Participant has a diagnosis of Waldenström's disease, or other conditions in which IgM M protein is present in the absence of a clonal plasma cell infiltration with lytic bone lesions
- Participant has a history of malignancy (other than multiple myeloma) within 5 years before the date of randomization (exceptions are squamous and basal cell carcinomas of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix, or malignancy that in the opinion of the Investigator, with concurrence with the Sponsor's medical monitor, is considered cured with minimal risk of recurrence within 5 years)
- Participant has prior or current systemic therapy or SCT for multiple myeloma, with the exception of an emergency use of a short course (equivalent of dexamethasone 40 mg/day for 4 days) of corticosteroids before treatment
- Participant has had radiation therapy within 14 days of randomization
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Daratumumab IVAlso: JNJ-54767414Daratumumab will be administered at a dose of 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) by intravenous (IV) infusion, once a week for 8 weeks, then once every other week for 16 weeks, thereafter once every 4 weeks until documented progression of disease, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study (maximum up to 7 years). | Drug | Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) |
| LenalidomideLenalidomide 25 mg capsule orally on Day 1 through Day 21 of each 28-day cycle. | Drug | Daratumumab + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone (DRd), Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) |
| DexamethasoneDexamethasone 40 mg orally or intravenously once in a week. | Drug | Daratumumab + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone (DRd), Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (Rd) |
| Daratumumab SCAlso: JNJ-54767414Daratumumab SC will be administered by SC injection at a fixed dose of 1800 mg once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. Following implementation of protocol amendment 8, participants still receiving treatment with daratumumab IV will have the option to switch to daratumumab SC on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator. | Drug | Daratumumab + Lenalidomide + Dexamethasone (DRd) |
Primary outcome
Progression-free Survival (PFS)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) to disease progression, death, subsequent anti-myeloma therapy, withdrawal of consent to study participation or clinical cut-off (CCO) whichever occurs first (up to 3.5 years)
PFS was defined as time from date of randomization to either progressive disease (PD) or death, whichever occurred first based on computerized algorithm as per IMWG criteria. PD was defined as an increase of 25 percent (%) from the lowest response value in one of the following: serum and urine M-component (absolute increase must be greater than or equal to [>=] 0.5 gram per deciliter [g/dL] and >=200 milligram [mg]/24 hours respectively); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels the difference between involved and uninvolved free light chain (FLC) levels (absolute increase must be greater than [>]10 mg/dL); Definite development of new bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas; Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that could be attributed solely to Plasma cell (PC) proliferative disorder.
16 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR) or Better
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Percentage of Participants With Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) or Better
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Percentage of Participants With Negative Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Percentage of Participants With Stringent Complete Response (sCR)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Overall Survival (OS)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 8.7 years
Time to Disease Progression (TTP)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Time to Response
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Duration of Response (DoR)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Time to Subsequent Anti-myeloma Treatment
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 8.7 years
Progression-free Survival on Next Line of Therapy (PFS2)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Change From Baseline in European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ)-C30 Global Health Status Score
Time frame: Baseline (Day -24) and Day 1 of Cycles 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 and 66 (each Cycle of 28 days)
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: Baseline (Day -24) and Day 1 of Cycles 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 and 66 (each Cycle of 28 days)
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score
Time frame: Baseline (Day -24) and Day 1 of Cycles 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60 and 66 (each Cycle of 28 days)
Sub-group Analysis: Progression-free Survival (PFS)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) to disease progression, death, subsequent anti-myeloma therapy, withdrawal of consent to study participation or clinical cut-off (CCO) whichever occurs first (up to 6.6 years).
Sub-group Analysis: Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Time frame: From randomization (Day -3) up to 6.6 years
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Oct 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42085642Bahlis N, Facon T, San-Miguel J, Usmani SZ, Dimopoulos MA, Moreau P, Zweegman S, Perrot A, Manier S, Chari A, Raje N, Orlowski RZ, Goldschmidt H, Basu S, Hulin C, Weisel K, Mohty M, Leleu X, Plesner T, Jakubowiak A, Cook G, Quach H, Venner CP, Cavo M, Ngo M, Bolyard K, Carson R, Borgsten F, Mateos MV, Kumar SK. Infections in patients receiving daratumumab for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: a pooled analysis of MAIA and ALCYONE. Blood Adv. 2026 Jul 14;10(13):4541-4550. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2025019323.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40016302Facon T, Moreau P, Weisel K, Goldschmidt H, Usmani SZ, Chari A, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Bahlis N, Basu S, Hulin C, Quach H, O'Dwyer M, Perrot A, Jacquet C, Venner CP, Raje N, Tiab M, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Cook G, Wang G, Pei H, Krevvata M, Carson R, Borgsten F, Kumar SK. Daratumumab/lenalidomide/dexamethasone in transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed myeloma: MAIA long-term outcomes. Leukemia. 2025 Apr;39(4):942-950. doi: 10.1038/s41375-024-02505-2. Epub 2025 Feb 27.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39952901Perrot A, Facon T, Plesner T, Usmani SZ, Kumar S, Bahlis NJ, Hulin C, Orlowski RZ, Nahi H, Mollee P, Ramasamy K, Roussel M, Jaccard A, Delforge M, Karlin L, Arnulf B, Chari A, Wang G, Gupta-Werner N, Kaila S, Pei H, Matt K, Gries KS, Carson R, Borgsten F, Weisel K. Sustained Improvement in Health-Related Quality of Life in Transplant-Ineligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Treated With Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone: MAIA Final Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes. Eur J Haematol. 2025 May;114(5):883-889. doi: 10.1111/ejh.14392. Epub 2025 Feb 14.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39815052Moreau P, Facon T, Usmani SZ, Bahlis N, Raje N, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Basu S, Nahi H, Hulin C, Quach H, Goldschmidt H, O'Dwyer M, Perrot A, Venner CP, Weisel K, Tiab M, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Wang G, Pei H, Krevvata M, Carson R, Borgsten F, Kumar SK. Daratumumab plus lenalidomide/dexamethasone in untreated multiple myeloma: analysis of key subgroups of the MAIA study. Leukemia. 2025 Mar;39(3):710-719. doi: 10.1038/s41375-024-02506-1. Epub 2025 Jan 15.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39229471Almansour SA, Alqudah MAY, Abuhelwa Z, Al-Shamsi HO, Alhuraiji A, Semreen MH, Bustanji Y, Alzoubi KH, Modi ND, Mckinnon RA, Sorich MJ, Hopkins AM, Abuhelwa AY. Antithrombotic utilization, adverse events, and associations with treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma: pooled analysis of three clinical trials. Ther Adv Med Oncol. 2024 Sep 2;16:17588359241275387. doi: 10.1177/17588359241275387. eCollection 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37212642Facon T, Kumar SK, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Moreau P, Bahlis N, Basu S, Nahi H, Hulin C, Quach H, Goldschmidt H, Perrot A, Weisel K, Raje N, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Wang J, Rampelbergh RV, Uhlar CM, Vermeulen J, Duran J, Borgsten F, Usmani SZ. Plain language summary of the MAIA study of daratumumab plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Future Oncol. 2023 Apr;19(13):887-895. doi: 10.2217/fon-2023-0082. Epub 2023 May 22.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 36067063Mateos MV, Rigaudeau S, Basu S, Spicka I, Schots R, Wrobel T, Cook G, Beksac M, Gries KS, Kudva A, Tromp B, Van Rampelbergh R, Pei H, Wroblewski S, Carson R, Delioukina M, White D. Switching to daratumumab SC from IV is safe and preferred by patients with multiple myeloma. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2023 Jul;29(5):1172-1177. doi: 10.1177/10781552221103551. Epub 2022 Sep 6.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34655533Facon T, Kumar SK, Plesner T, Orlowski RZ, Moreau P, Bahlis N, Basu S, Nahi H, Hulin C, Quach H, Goldschmidt H, O'Dwyer M, Perrot A, Venner CP, Weisel K, Mace JR, Raje N, Tiab M, Macro M, Frenzel L, Leleu X, Ahmadi T, Wang J, Van Rampelbergh R, Uhlar CM, Tromp B, Delioukina M, Vermeulen J, Usmani SZ. Daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone versus lenalidomide and dexamethasone alone in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MAIA): overall survival results from a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Nov;22(11):1582-1596. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(21)00466-6. Epub 2021 Oct 13.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34289038Cavo M, San-Miguel J, Usmani SZ, Weisel K, Dimopoulos MA, Avet-Loiseau H, Paiva B, Bahlis NJ, Plesner T, Hungria V, Moreau P, Mateos MV, Perrot A, Iida S, Facon T, Kumar S, van de Donk NWCJ, Sonneveld P, Spencer A, Krevvata M, Heuck C, Wang J, Ukropec J, Kobos R, Sun S, Qi M, Munshi N. Prognostic value of minimal residual disease negativity in myeloma: combined analysis of POLLUX, CASTOR, ALCYONE, and MAIA. Blood. 2022 Feb 10;139(6):835-844. doi: 10.1182/blood.2021011101.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Daratumumab IV, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone in people with Multiple Myeloma, run by Janssen Research & Development, LLC at 206 sites in 13 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 206 sites in United States, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia and 8 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 9 Jan 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Progression-free Survival (PFS) (time frame: From randomization (Day -3) to disease progression, death, subsequent anti-myeloma therapy, withdrawal of consent to study participation or clinical cut-off (CCO) whichever occurs first (up to 3.5 years)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02252172, which also lists 12 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Oct 2025.