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CompletedNCT00083460Updated Aug 2, 2010

Study of Combination PS-341 and Thalidomide in Multiple Myeloma

A Phase 1 interventional study of PS-341 and Thalidomide in Multiple Myeloma, sponsored by University of Arkansas. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2010-08-02.

Sponsored by University of Arkansas · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
86
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the toxicity of PS-341 combined with one of four doses of thalidomide in patients with refractory multiple myeloma, and to find the most appropriate doses of PS-341 and thalidomide in the combination.

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Patients will be enrolled in groups of 6-10 patients, each receiving a low dose of PS-341 (1.0 mg/m2) and different dose levels of thalidomide (50, 100, 150, and 200 mg). The first six patients in each group will receive PS-341 alone for the first cycle, and thalidomide will be added on day 22. If the combination is found to be safe in these first 6 patients, the remaining patients in each group will be enrolled. Initially, these patients will receive PS-341 alone and thalidomide will be added subsequently, if deemed safe based on the first 6 patients in each thalidomide dose cohort.

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Conditions studied

  • Multiple Myeloma

Keywords

  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Thalidomide
  • Velcade
  • PS-341
  • Refractory
  • Bortezomid
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In context

Multiple Myeloma

3,632 studies on the registry are indexed under Multiple Myeloma; 745 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 86 is above the median of 41 across 2,907 interventional studies indexed under Multiple Myeloma.

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Lead sponsor

University of Arkansas is the lead sponsor of 391 studies on the registry; 39 are open to participants now.

Of its 37 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 34 (92%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • History of histologically documented multiple myeloma with relapsed or resistant disease, defined as previously treated with/without autologous stem cell transplantation and is either relapsing or is resistant after > 1 line of prior therapy for myeloma
  • Patients can not be eligible for MTRC phase III protocols of higher priority
  • Performance status of greater than or equal to 2 as per SWOG scale
  • Patients must have an absolute neutrophil count > 750/mm3, and a platelet count greater than or equal to 25,000/mm3
  • No prior malignancy is allowed except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, or other cancer for which the patient has been disease free for at least three years. Prior malignancy is acceptable provided there has been no evidence of disease within the three-year interval
  • Pregnant or nursing women may not participate. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy documented within one week of registration. Women/men of reproductive potential may not participate unless they have agreed to use an effective contraceptive method.
  • Male or female adults of at least 18 years of age.
  • Signed written informed consent and willingness to meet follow-up schedule and study procedure obligations

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Chemotherapy or radiotherapy received within the previous 2 weeks
  • Prior Treatment of PS-341
  • Significant neurotoxicity, defined as grade greater than or equal to 2 neurotoxicity per NCI Common Toxicity Criteria
  • POEMS Syndrome
  • Non-secretory multiple myeloma
  • Active infection requiring antibiotics
  • Clinically significant hepatic dysfunction in the absence of liver metastases as noted by bilirubin or AST >3 times the upper normal limit or clinically significant concurrent hepatitis
  • New York Hospital Association (NYHA) Class III or Class IV heart failure
  • Myocardial infarction within the last 6 months
  • Poorly controlled hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or other serious or psychiatric illness that could potentially interfere with the completion of treatment according to this protocol
  • Severe renal dysfunction defined as a creatinine clearance \< 20 cc/min.
  • Absolute neutrophil count \< 750/mm3, and a platelet count \< 25,000/mm3
  • Pregnant or potential for pregnancy
  • Breast-feeding
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
86 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    1

    Drug: PS-341 · Drug: Thalidomide · Drug: Dexamethasone

  • Active comparator
    2

    Drug: PS-341 · Drug: Thalidomide · Drug: Dexamethasone

Interventions

  • DrugPS-341

    Arm 1 a dose of 1.0mg/m2. Arm 2 a dose of 1.3mg/m2

  • DrugThalidomide

    In cohort 1, a dose of 50mg for cycles 2-8. Cohort 2, 100mg for cycles 2-8. Cohort 3, 150mg for cycles 2-8. Cohort 4, 200mg for cycles 2-8.

  • DrugDexamethasone

    A dose of 20mg for cylces 3-8.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Assess the toxicity of PS-341 combined with one of four doses of thalidomide in patients with refractory multiple myeloma

    Time frame: until pt progresses or unexceptible toxicity

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Study locations

1 site
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/MIRT
    Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, United States
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References and documents

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 2, 2010, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00083460
Lead sponsor
University of Arkansas
First posted
May 26, 2004
Start date
Dec 2001
Primary completion
Nov 2007
Completion
Nov 2007
Last update
Aug 2, 2010

Study contacts

Barlogie Barthel, M.D. Ph.D
principal investigator · University of Arkanas for Medical Sciences website

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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