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Infusional Carfilzomib in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

A Phase 2 interventional study of Carfilzomib in Multiple Myeloma, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-04-13.

Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
44
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to test a new drug called carfilzomib. It is a type of drug called a proteasome inhibitor. Proteasome breaks down proteins that are no longer useful to the cell. When the proteasome is turned off by a drug (like carfilzomib), useless proteins cannot be broken down. Instead the proteins build up and cause the cell to die. Myeloma cells make a lot of protein and are especially in need of a functional proteasome to survive.

Carfilzomib is not approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration to treat myeloma. It is considered an experimental drug. Previous studies have shown that carfilzomib is safe to use. This study will look at what the effects, good and/or bad, carfilzomib has on myeloma.

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Conditions studied

  • Multiple Myeloma

Keywords

  • PR-171 (CARFILZOMIB)
  • Chemotherapy
  • 10-228
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In context

Multiple Myeloma

3,632 studies on the registry are indexed under Multiple Myeloma; 744 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 44 is close to the median of 41 across 2,907 interventional studies indexed under Multiple Myeloma.

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Lead sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the lead sponsor of 1,930 studies on the registry; 325 are open to participants now.

Of its 129 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 66 (51%) 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

  • Participants must meet all of the following inclusion criteria to be eligible to enroll in this study.
  • Patients meeting the criteria for symptomatic multiple myeloma that has relapsed or is refractory to at least 2 prior lines of therapy.
  • Previous therapy with bortezomib.
  • Previous therapy with thalidomide or lenalidomide.
  • Patients must have measurable disease and therefore must have at least one of the following:

Serum M-protein ≥1 gm/dL (≥10 gm/L) Urine M-protein ≥200 mg/24 hr Serum FLC assay: involved FLC ≥10 mg/dL (≥100 mg/L) provided serum FLC ratio is abnormal.

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 Adequate hepatic function, with serum ALT ≤ 3.5 times the upper limit of normal and serum direct bilirubin ≤ 2 mg/dL (34 µmol/L) within 14 days prior to enrollment
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.0 × 109/L within 14 days prior to enrollment Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL (80 g/L) within 14 days prior to enrollment (participants may be receiving red blood cell [RBC] transfusions in accordance with institutional guidelines)
  • Platelet count ≥ 50 × 109/L (≥ 30 × 109/L if thought to be secondary to myeloma involvement of the bone marrow ) within 14 days prior to enrollment (platelet transfusions are allowed)
  • Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥ 15 mL/minute within 14 days prior to enrollment, either estimated or calculated using a standard formula (eg, Cockcroft and Gault)
  • Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) must agree to ongoing pregnancy testing and to practice contraception.
  • Male participants must agree to practice contraception.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior treatment with carfilzomib.
  • Known CNS involvement with myeloma
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Major surgery within 21 days prior to registration.
  • Acute active infection requiring treatment (systemic antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals) within 7 days prior to enrollment
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus infection
  • Active hepatitis B or C infection
  • Unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 4 months prior to enrollment, NYHA Class III or IV heart failure, uncontrolled angina, severe uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias, sick sinus syndrome, or electrocardiographic evidence of acute ischemia or Grade 3 conduction system abnormalities unless participant has a pacemaker
  • Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes within 14 days prior to enrollment.
  • Concurrent malignancies, except for treated non-melanoma skin cancer and cervical carcinoma in situ.
  • Significant neuropathy (Grades 3-4, ) within 14 days prior to enrollment
  • Known history of allergy to Captisol® (a cyclodextrin derivative used to solubilize carfilzomib)
  • Contraindication to any of the required concomitant drugs or supportive treatments, including options, antiviral drugs, or intolerance to hydration due to preexisting pulmonary or cardiac impairment
  • Concurrent therapy with any other anticancer therapeutic with activity against multiple myeloma
  • Concurrent therapy with investigative agents (e.g., antibiotics or antiemetics)
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
44 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Carfilzomib

    A single arm, open-label, single institution phase 2 clinical trial is planned.

    Drug: Carfilzomib

Interventions

  • DrugCarfilzomib

    Following enrollment patients will be treated with single agent infusional carfilzomib at 56mg/m2. Carfilzomib will be administered intravenously over 30 minutes on Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28-day cycle. Dexamethasone 8 mg PO/IV will be administered prior to all carfilzomib doses during the first cycle.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. To Evaluate the Best Overall Response Rate (ORR)

    Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI and/or CT: Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Stable Disease (SD), neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for a Partial Response nor sufficient increase to qualify for Progression of Disease (POD); POD, 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions; Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions

    Time frame: 2 years

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Results

Posted Mar 13, 2017

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneCarfilzomib
Started44
Completed35
Not completed9
Withdrew: Protocol violation2
Withdrew: Adverse event4
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject1
Withdrew: Death2

Outcome measures

PrimaryTo Evaluate the Best Overall Response Rate (ORR)

Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI and/or CT: Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Stable Disease (SD), neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for a Partial Response nor sufficient increase to qualify for Progression of Disease (POD); POD, 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions; Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions

Time frame:
2 years
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
To Evaluate the Best Overall Response Rate (ORR)
ParticipantsCarfilzomib
Complete Response/CR1
Very Good Partial Response/PR8
Partial Response/PR9
Minimal Response/MR3
Stable Disease/SD2
Progressin of Disease/POD12

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Carfilzomib—28/44 (63.6%)44/44 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventCarfilzomib
Lung infectionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders6/44
DyspneaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders5/44
Platelet count decreasedBlood and lymphatic system disorders5/44
Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders4/44
Death NOSBlood and lymphatic system disorders4/44
HypertensionCardiac disorders4/44
Pulmonary edemaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders4/44
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders3/44
Heart failureCardiac disorders3/44
Infections and infestations - OtherInfections and infestations3/44
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventCarfilzomib
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders29/44
NauseaGeneral disorders26/44
FatigueGeneral disorders24/44
HeadacheGeneral disorders23/44
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders22/44
LymphopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders22/44
LeukopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders19/44
Upper respiratory infectionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders18/44
Peripheral edemaCardiac disorders17/44
ThrombocytopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders17/44

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Carfilzomib
Median63 (45 to 86)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Carfilzomib
Female25
Male19
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Carfilzomib
Hispanic or Latino9
Not Hispanic or Latino34
Unknown or Not Reported1
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Carfilzomib
American Indian or Alaska Native0
Asian2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
Black or African American18
White23
More than one race0
Unknown or Not Reported1
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Carfilzomib
United States44
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Study locations

1 site
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    New York, New York 10065, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Lendvai N, Hilden P, Devlin S, Landau H, Hassoun H, Lesokhin AM, Tsakos I, Redling K, Koehne G, Chung DJ, Schaffer WL, Giralt SA. A phase 2 single-center study of carfilzomib 56 mg/m2 with or without low-dose dexamethasone in relapsed multiple myeloma. Blood. 2014 Aug 7;124(6):899-906. doi: 10.1182/blood-2014-02-556308. Epub 2014 Jun 24. PubMed 24963043 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 13, 2017, 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
NCT01351623
Lead sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Collaborators
Amgen
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 11, 2011
Start date
May 9, 2011
Primary completion
Jan 26, 2016
Completion
Jan 26, 2016
Results posted
Mar 13, 2017
Last update
Apr 13, 2017

Study contacts

Nikoletta Lendvai, MD,PhD
principal investigator · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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