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Study to Evaluate Two Lenalidomide Dose Regimens With Low Dose Dexamethasone for the Treatment Relapsed Multiple Myeloma

A Phase 2 interventional study of Lenalidomide 15mg and Lenalidomide 25mg in Multiple Myeloma, sponsored by Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.. Completed at 7 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-01-25.

Sponsored by Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
33
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a research study to evaluate two different Lenalidomide doses (15 mg vs. 25 mg) in combination with low dose dexamethasone in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma.

The investigators propose to use the need for dose reduction as a criterion to judge tolerability from various causes. In the veteran population which predominantly is in the older age category with number of co-morbidities, a lower dose regimen may be safer and advantageous.

This study expects to enroll approximately 80 subjects from participating VA sites across the nation.

The investigators will evaluate the safety of the two dose regimens by comparing frequency of dose reductions. The investigators will also measure how long the responses last with each dose.

Lenalidomide is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of specific types of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and in combination with dexamethasone for patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who have received at least 1 prior therapy. MDS and MM are cancers of the blood. It is currently being tested in a variety of cancer conditions. In this case it is considered experimental.

At the time of enrollment, one-half of the subjects will be chosen at random to receive the 15 mg Lenalidomide dose and the other half will take the 25 mg dose regimen of Lenalidomide. Depending on lenalidomide treatment assignment, subjects will receive either 15 mg p.o. q.d. or 25 mg p.o. q.d. for days 1-21 of a 28 day cycle. In addition, dexamethasone (40 mg) will be added once a week (Days 1, 8, 15 and 22) to the Lenalidomide regimen, with a dose reduction on the same schedule if the patient cannot tolerate the higher dose of dexamethasone. ASA (81 or 325mg) will be given daily for anticoagulation prophylaxis. Patients intolerant to ASA may use low molecular weight heparin. Lovenox is recommended. Coumadin will be allowed provided the patient is fully anticoagulate with INR 2.0 to 2.5.

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Primary Objective:

  • Evaluate the frequency of dose reductions in two different lenalidomide dose regimens.

Secondary Objectives:

  • Evaluate the efficacy of two different lenalidomide dose regimens in patients with multiple myeloma using the EBMT and IMWG criteria.
  • Evaluate the duration of response of 15 mg Lenalidomide and 25 mg of Lenalidomide when used in combination with Low Dose Dexamethasone.
  • Evaluate the safety of 15 mg and 25 mg of Lenalidomide regiments when in combination with dexamethasone.
  • Explore blood and cellular levels of angiogenic factors, cytokines, and adhesion molecules.
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Conditions studied

  • Multiple Myeloma

Keywords

  • Multiple myeloma
  • Relapsed
  • Revlimid
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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 33 is below the median of 41 across 2,907 interventional studies indexed under Multiple Myeloma.

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Lead sponsor

Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 20 studies on the registry; 4 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  1. Previously diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
  2. Must have relapsed or refractory disease (refractory is defined as progression during treatment or within 60 days after the completion of treatment) requiring 2nd or 3rd line therapy
  3. Patients may have received lenalidomide and/or dexamethasone
  4. Patients must have measurable disease:

    • Serum monoclonal protein >0.5g/dL and/or 0.2g/24hr urine light chain excretion
    • Patients with lower M-protein values or non-secretory myeloma will be eligible if measurable disease can be established, such as serum FreeliteTM chain ratio >5x ULN, measurable soft tissue plasmacytoma >2cm by either physical exam and/or applicable radiographs (i.e. MRI, CT-scan) and/or bone marrow involvement >30%
  5. Age >=18 years at the time of consent.
  6. All necessary baseline studies for determining eligibility must be obtained within 14 days prior to enrollment. Serum pregnancy tests (sensitivity of at least 25 mIU/mL), for females of childbearing potential (WCBP) must be completed. The first test must be performed within 10-14 days, and the second test within 24 hours prior to initiation of lenalidomide.
  7. Pre-study ECOG performance status 0-2. Patients with lower performance status based solely on bone pain will be eligible.
  8. Adequate liver functions: AST and ALT =\< 3xULN, alkaline phosphatase =\< 3.0x ULN, except if attributed to tumor, and bilirubin =\< 2xULN.
  9. Have Amylase =\< 2.5x ULN
  10. Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements
  11. Must understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent document.
  12. Females of childbearing potential (FCBP)† must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test with a sensitivity of at least 50 mIU/mL 10 - 14 days prior to and again within 24 hours of starting lenalidomide and must either commit to continued abstinence from heterosexual intercourse or begin TWO acceptable methods of birth control, one highly effective method and one additional effective method AT THE SAME TIME, at least 4 weeks before she starts taking lenalidomide. FCBP must also agree to ongoing pregnancy testing. Men must agree not to father a child and agree to use a condom if his partner is of child bearing potential. All patients must be counseled at a minimum of every 28 days about pregnancy precautions and risks of fetal exposure.
  13. All study participants must be registered into the mandatory RevAssist® program, and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of RevAssist®. All counseling will be done through RevAssist®.
  14. Able to take aspirin (81 or 325 mg) daily as prophylactic anticoagulation. Patients intolerant to ASA may use low molecular weight heparin. Lovenox is recommended. Coumadin will be allowed provided the patient is fully anticoagulate with INR 2.0 to 2.5.
  15. Patients may receive a bisphosphonate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Any serious medical condition, laboratory abnormality, or psychiatric illness that would prevent the subject from signing the informed consent form.
  2. Pregnant or breast feeding females.(Lactating females must agree not to breast feed while taking lenalidomide).
  3. Any condition, including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which places the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study or confounds the ability to interpret data from the study.
  4. Renal insufficiency of creatinine clearance \<40mL/min
  5. Known hypersensitivity to thalidomide or lenalidomide.
  6. Development of erythema nodosum if characterized by a desquamating rash while taking thalidomide or similar drugs.
  7. Concurrent use of other anti-cancer agents or treatments.
  8. Known seropositive for an active viral infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV). Patients who are seropositive because of hepatitis B virus vaccine are eligible.
  9. Has hemoglobin \<8.0g/dL. The use of transfusion with pRBC to correct anemia and meet eligibility criteria will not be allowed.
  10. Has an absolute neutrophil count \<1.0x10\^9/L within 14 days before enrollment
  11. Peripheral neuropathy of grade >=3. Patients with painful grade 2 neuropathy are also excluded
  12. Has platelet count \<75x10\^9/L within 14 days before enrollment.
  13. Plasma cell leukemia at time of study entry.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
33 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Lenalidomide 25mg

    Subjects will receive oral lenalidomide 25mg once daily for days 1-21 out of a 28 cycle

    Drug: Lenalidomide 25mg

  • Active comparator
    Lenalidomide 15mg

    Subjects will receive oral lenalidomide 15mg once daily for days 1-21 out of a 28 cycle

    Drug: Lenalidomide 15mg

Interventions

  • DrugLenalidomide 15mg

    Subjects will receive oral lenalidomide 15 mg once daily for 1-21 of a 28 day cycle.

    Also known as: REVLIMID®

  • DrugLenalidomide 25mg

    Subjects will receive oral lenalidomide 25mg once daily for days 1-21 out of a 28 cycle

    Also known as: REVLIMID®

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Serious Adverse Events

    Type, frequency, severity and timing of adverse events and their relationship to combination therapy with lenalidomide plus dexamethasone. SAE Grade 3 indicates a severe or medically significant but not immediately life threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization; disabling; limiting self care ADL SAE Grade 4 indicates a life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated. SAE Grade 5 Death related to AE.

    Time frame: Data was collected for each subject for the duration of the participation in the study, ranging between 75 to 475 days.

  2. Duration Until Best Response (at Least MR or Minimal Response)

    Number of days between the first day of the first cycle to best M-protein response, at least Minimal Response or higher (Partial Response, Very Good Partial Response, near Complete Response, Complete Response).

    Time frame: Data was collected for each subject for the duration of the participation in the study, ranging between 75 to 475 days.

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Results

Posted Jan 25, 2021

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneLenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mg
Started1617
Completed1617
Not completed00

Outcome measures

PrimarySerious Adverse Events

Type, frequency, severity and timing of adverse events and their relationship to combination therapy with lenalidomide plus dexamethasone. SAE Grade 3 indicates a severe or medically significant but not immediately life threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization; disabling; limiting self care ADL SAE Grade 4 indicates a life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated. SAE Grade 5 Death related to AE.

Time frame:
Data was collected for each subject for the duration of the participation in the study, ranging between 75 to 475 days.
Reported as:
Number · Events
Serious Adverse Events
EventsLenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mg
SAE Grade 32323
SAE Grade 441
SAE Grade 510
PrimaryDuration Until Best Response (at Least MR or Minimal Response)

Number of days between the first day of the first cycle to best M-protein response, at least Minimal Response or higher (Partial Response, Very Good Partial Response, near Complete Response, Complete Response).

Time frame:
Data was collected for each subject for the duration of the participation in the study, ranging between 75 to 475 days.
Reported as:
Mean · Days
Duration Until Best Response (at Least MR or Minimal Response)
DaysLenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mg
Duration Until Best Response (at Least MR or Minimal Response)280.4 (86.6 to 474.3)145.5 (75.7 to 215.3)

Adverse events

Collected over Data was collected for each subject for the duration of the participation in the study, ranging between 75 to 475 days.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Lenalidomide 25mg1/16 (6.3%)12/16 (75%)0/16 (0%)
Lenalidomide 15mg0/17 (0%)10/17 (58.8%)0/17 (0%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventLenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mg
PneumoniaInfections and infestations4/163/17
NeutropeniaNervous system disorders1/163/17
DVTCardiac disorders2/162/17
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders2/162/17
Potassium level changeMetabolism and nutrition disorders2/160/17
HypercalcemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders0/162/17
Loss of consciousnessGeneral disorders1/160/17
HematocheziaGastrointestinal disorders1/160/17
COPDRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/161/17
Basal cell carcinomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/160/17

Baseline characteristics

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Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Lenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mgTotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years347
>=65 years131326
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Lenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mgTotal
Female000
Male161733
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Lenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mgTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American549
White101121
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported123
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Lenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mgTotal
United States161733
M-protein
M-protein(g/dL)Lenalidomide 25mgLenalidomide 15mgTotal
Mean3.12 (.47 to 6.9)2.74 (0 to 6.9)2.93 (0 to 6.9)
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Study locations

7 sites
  • Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
    Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, United States
  • West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
    Los Angeles, California 90073, United States
  • Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
    Hines, Illinois 60141, United States
  • VA Boston Healthcare System
    Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130, United States
  • Kansas City VA Medical Center
    Kansas City, Missouri 64128, United States
  • Pittsburgh VA Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15240, United States
  • Houston VA Medical Center
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Feb 14, 2013

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 25, 2021, 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
NCT01380106
Lead sponsor
Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.
Collaborators
Celgene Corporation, Kansas City Veteran Affairs Medical Center, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Responsible party
Nikhil Munshi, M.D. (Principal Investigator -- Coordinating site, Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jun 27, 2011
Start date
Aug 2010
Primary completion
Sep 11, 2017
Completion
Sep 11, 2017
Results posted
Jan 25, 2021
Last update
Jan 25, 2021

Study contacts

Nikhil C Munshi, M.D.
principal investigator · Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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