A Phase 2 interventional study of daratumumab and carfilzomib in Multiple Myeloma, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Active, not recruiting at 7 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-29.
Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
This is a study to test the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, daratumumab in combination with carfilzomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone. The purpose of this study is to test whether giving daratumumab along with the other drugs (carfilzomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone) is safe for patients.
Newly diagnosed patients with histologically confirmed MM based on the following criteria:
Evidence of underlying end organ damage and/or myeloma defining event attributed to underlying plasma cell proliferative disorder meeting at least one of the following:
Involved/un-involved serum free light chain ratio ≥100 and involved free light chain >100 mg/L.
Females of childbearing potential (FCBP)† must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 10 - 14 days and again within 24 hours prior to prescribing lenalidomide for Cycle 1 (prescriptions must be filled within 7 days) 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 28 days before she starts taking lenalidomide. FCBP must also agree to ongoing pregnancy testing. Men must agree to use a latex condom during sexual contact with a FCBP even if they have had a successful vasectomy.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients receiving >1 cycle of prior treatment or concurrent systemic treatment for multiple myeloma
Subject is:
Single arm, two-stage phase II trial of combination therapy (daratumumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients. Patients achieving ≥PR at end of 4 cycles will continue to receive the planned total of 8 cycles of combination therapy. Patients may go onto receiving additional maintenance phase therapy with lenalidomide under a separate treatment protocol. Patients ≤ PR after completing 4 cycles will go off study therapy.
Drug: daratumumab · Drug: carfilzomib · Drug: lenalidomide · Drug: dexamethasone
Single arm, two-stage phase II trial of combination therapy (daratumumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients. Patients achieving ≥PR at end of 4 cycles will continue to receive the planned total of 8 cycles of combination therapy. Patients may go onto receiving additional maintenance phase therapy with lenalidomide under a separate treatment protocol. Patients ≤ PR after completing 4 cycles will go off study therapy.
Drug: daratumumab · Drug: carfilzomib · Drug: lenalidomide · Drug: dexamethasone
Cycle 1 ONLY: Daratumumab 16 mg/kg days 1, 8, 15, and 22, Cycle 2: Daratumumab 16mg/kg days 1, 8, 15, and 22; Cycles 3-6: Daratumumab 16mg/kg days 1 and 15, Cycles 7-8: Daratumumab 16mg/kg day 1; Daratumumab rate of infusion is per MSKCC guidelines.
Cycle 1 ONLY: Carfilzomib 20 mg/m2 per dose, days 2 and 3; Carfilzomib 36 mg/m2 per dose, days 8, 9, 15, and 16; Cycles 2-8: Carfilzomib 36 mg/m2 per dose, days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16
Cycle 1 ONLY: Lenalidomide 25 mg/day, days 2-21 every 28 days; Cycles 2-8: Lenalidomide 25 mg/day, days 1-21 every 28 days
Cycle 1 ONLY: Dexamethasone 20 mg/dose, days 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, Cycles 2: Dexamethasone 20mg/dose, days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 22; Cycles 3-4: Dexamethasone 20mg/dose, days 1,2,8,9,15 and 16, Cycles 5- 8: Dexamethasone 10mg/dose, days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16
Also known as: Cohort 1 administration
Cycle 1 ONLY: Dexamethasone 20 mg/dose, days 1, 2, 22; 40 mg/dose days 8 and 15, Cycles 2: Dexamethasone 40mg/dose, days 1, 8, 15; 20 mg/dose day 22, Cycles 3-4: Dexamethasone 40mg/dose, Days 1, 8 15, Cycles 5-8: Dexamethasone 20mg/dose, Days 1, 8, 15
Also known as: Cohort 2 administration
Best Overall Response
Best Overall Response with MRD status after Upfront HDT-AHCT or End of Induction
Time frame: Up to 8 cycles
| Milestone | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 28 | 41 |
| Completed | 22 | 37 |
| Not completed | 6 | 4 |
| Withdrew: Adverse event | 1 | 1 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 3 | 3 |
| Withdrew: Removed due to malignancy | 2 | 0 |
Best Overall Response with MRD status after Upfront HDT-AHCT or End of Induction
| Participants | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CR/MRD negative | 9 | 16 |
| CR/MRD positive | 1 | 1 |
| VGPR MRD negative | 4 | 15 |
| VGPR MRD positive | 10 | 9 |
| VGPR/MRD status unknown | 2 | 0 |
| PR | 2 | 0 |
Collected over 1 year. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | 5/28 (17.9%) | 16/28 (57.1%) | 28/28 (100%) |
| Cohort 2 | 5/41 (12.2%) | 14/41 (34.1%) | 35/41 (85.4%) |
| Event | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lung infectionInfections and infestations | 0/28 | 4/41 |
| FeverGeneral disorders | 1/28 | 3/41 |
| Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 2/28 | 0/41 |
| SepsisInfections and infestations | 2/28 | 0/41 |
| Febrile neutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 2/28 | 1/41 |
| Vasovagal reactionNervous system disorders | 1/28 | 0/41 |
| ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders | 1/28 | 1/41 |
| HypotensionVascular disorders | 1/28 | 0/41 |
| Musculoskeletal deformityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 1/28 | 0/41 |
| Lung infection, pneumoniaInfections and infestations | 1/28 | 0/41 |
| Event | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 |
|---|---|---|
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 19/28 | 20/41 |
| DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders | 15/28 | 26/41 |
| ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders | 15/28 | 23/41 |
| InsomniaPsychiatric disorders | 9/28 | 20/41 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 1/28 | 19/41 |
| Rash maculo-papularSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | 12/28 | 18/41 |
| CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 12/28 | 9/41 |
| FeverGeneral disorders | 12/28 | 12/41 |
| Neutrophil count decreasedInvestigations | 6/28 | 17/41 |
| Upper respiratory infectionInfections and infestations | 10/28 | 17/41 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | 58 (33 to 79) | 59 (30 to 70) | 59 (33 to 79) |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | 25 | 41 |
| Male | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 31 | 51 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| White | 22 | 32 | 54 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Region of Enrollment(Participants) | Cohort 1 | Cohort 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 28 | 41 | 69 |
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