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Multiple MyelomaPhase 1/2NCT01054196

Lenalidomide Plus Melphalan as a Preparative Regimen for Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma: A Phase 1 / 2 Study

A Phase 1/2 study testing lenalidomide and melphalan in people with Multiple Myeloma, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

Official record
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Trial summary

A) Phase 1: To determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD) of lenalidomide that can be safely added to high-dose melphalan prior to autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). B) Phase 2: To determine whether the addition of high-dose lenalidomide to ASCT followed by maintenance standard-dose lenalidomide improves the… 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?
lenalidomide and melphalan
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
52 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2010to Dec 2026
Phase
Phase 1/2
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

  • Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed relapsed, primary refractory, or relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.
  • Patients must have measurable disease as defined by the International Uniform Response Criteria,defined as any of the following:
  • serum M-protein of > = 500mg/dL
  • urine M-protein of > = 200mg/ 24 hours
  • involved free light chain > = 10mg/dL provided serum free light chain ratio is abnormal
  • Patients must have received at least one prior line of therapy.
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  • Age > = 18 years.
  • Life expectancy of greater than 12 weeks.
  • ECOG performance status < = 2.
  • All study participants must be registered into the mandatory RevAssist program, and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of RevAssist.
  • Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below:
  • ANC > = 1,000/uL
  • platelets > = 50,000/uL
  • total bilirubin < = 1.5 X upper limit of normal
  • AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) < = 2.5 X upper limit of normal
  • Cardiac Ejection Fraction > = 45 %
  • Creatinine clearance > 60 cc/min
  • Patients must have an adequate number of CD34+ stem cells collected to allow for transplantation. This number is defined as ≥ 2 x 106 CD34+ cells / kg body weight. If not previously collected and stored, the patient must be willing to undergo stem cell mobilization and collection as per standard practice.
  • The effects of lenalidomide on the developing human fetus at the recommended therapeutic dose are unknown; however, it has been shown to be teratogenic other primates. Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test with a sensitivity of at least 50 mIU/mL within 10 - 14 days and again within 24 hours prior to prescribing lenalidomide (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. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. The treating physician will follow the adverse reporting guidelines as outlined in further detail below for pregnancies.
  • Lenalidomide has been shown to carry a risk of thromboembolic events, especially when used in combination with either corticosteroids or alkylating chemotherapeutic agents. All patients who participate in this study must be willing and able to tolerate prophylactic anticoagulation with low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for the required dates in treatment protocol. Patients also must be able to tolerate low-dose aspirin, 81 mg daily, during the maintenance phase of the treatment protocol.
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Who cannot join

  • Patients who have had myeloma therapy within 14 days prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to agents administered more than 2 weeks earlier. Patients may have received bisphosphonate therapy as part of routine myeloma care at any time prior to study entry.
  • Patients may not be receiving any other investigational agents.
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to lenalidomide (including thalidomide) or melphalan.
  • Known positive for HIV or infectious hepatitis, type B or C.
  • Uncontrolled illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Pregnant and lactating women are excluded from the study because the risks to an unborn fetus or potential risks in nursing infants are unknown.
  • History of thrombosis or thromboembolic event within last 60 days prior to study entry.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    New York, New York, 10065

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About this study

  1. Phase 1: To determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD) of lenalidomide that can be safely added to high-dose melphalan prior to autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT).
  2. Phase 2: To determine whether the addition of high-dose lenalidomide to ASCT followed by maintenance standard-dose lenalidomide improves the response rate and duration of response for relapsed multiple myeloma (RMM).
Read the detailed description

Experimental: Phase 1 Subjects will dose escalate lenalidomide in a series of subjects in a 3+3 design through 6 dose levels of lenalidomide (as per modified Fibonacci escalation) to determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD)of lenalidomide prior to ASCT.

Planned dose levels of lenalidomide in Phase 1 portion of study:

Dose Level/ Lenalidomide Dose / Schedule

-1: 25mg daily x 5 days

  1. 25mg twice daily x 5 days
  2. 25mg qAM, 50mq qPM x 5 days
  3. 50mg qAM, 75mg qPM x 5 days
  4. 75mg qAM, 100mg qPM x 5 days
  5. 100mg qAM, 150mg qPM x 5 days
  6. 150mg qAM, 200mg qPM x 5 days

Experimental: Phase 2 The MTD determine for lenalidomide in the phase 1 portion of this study will be used in the transplant phase of the phase 2 portion.

In the transplant phase of the study, all participants will receive oral lenalidomide at the pre-determined dose level for phase 1 and MTD for phase 2 for 5 days (designated as days -5 to -1). On days-2 and -1, all patients will receive 100mg/m2 of intravenous melphalan once daily for a total of 2 doses (200mg/m2total). After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells.

Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles).

Being tested
lenalidomide, melphalan
Medical subject headings
Multiple Myeloma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • lenalidomideDrug

    Also called Revlimid

    daily dose dependent on dose-escalation schedule

  • melphalanDrug

    100 mg/m2 given Days -2 and -1

Study groups in NCT01054196
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Phase 1 Dose level 1ExperimentalOral lenalidomide 25mg twice daily x 5 days (designated as days -5 to -1). On days-2 and -1, all patients will receive 100mg/m2 of intravenous melphalan once daily for a total of 2 doses (200mg/m2total). After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells. Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles).
Receives: Drug: lenalidomide; Drug: melphalan
Phase 1 Dose level 2ExperimentalOral lenalidomide 25mg qAM, 50mq qPM x 5 days (designated as days -5 to -1). On days-2 and -1, all patients will receive 100mg/m2 of intravenous melphalan once daily for a total of 2 doses (200mg/m2total). After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells. Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles).
Receives: Drug: lenalidomide; Drug: melphalan
Phase 1 Dose level 3ExperimentalOral lenalidomide 50mg qAM, 75mg qPM x 5 days (designated as days -5 to -1). On days-2 and -1, all patients will receive 100mg/m2 of intravenous melphalan once daily for a total of 2 doses (200mg/m2total). After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells. Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles).
Receives: Drug: lenalidomide; Drug: melphalan
Phase 1 Dose level 4ExperimentalOral lenalidomide 75mg qAM, 100mg qPM x 5 days (designated as days -5 to -1). On days-2 and -1, all patients will receive 100mg/m2 of intravenous melphalan once daily for a total of 2 doses (200mg/m2total). After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells. Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles).
Receives: Drug: lenalidomide; Drug: melphalan
Phase 1 Dose level 5ExperimentalOral lenalidomide 100mg qAM, 150mg qPM x 5 days (designated as days -5 to -1). On days-2 and -1, all patients will receive 100mg/m2 of intravenous melphalan once daily for a total of 2 doses (200mg/m2total). After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells. Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles).
Receives: Drug: lenalidomide; Drug: melphalan
Phase 1 Dose level 6ExperimentalOral lenalidomide 150mg qAM, 200mg qPM x 5 days (designated as days -5 to -1). On days-2 and -1, all patients will receive 100mg/m2 of intravenous melphalan once daily for a total of 2 doses (200mg/m2total). After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells. Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles).
Receives: Drug: lenalidomide; Drug: melphalan
Phase 2 ExpansionExperimentalEarly studies noted a dose response relationship and found myelosuppression to be the dose limiting toxicity. In this Phase 1 study of high dose lenalidomide (HDLEN) with HDM in conditioning for ASCT shown no DLT noted up to 350mg PO daily of LEN. In Phase 2, HDLEN was dosed at 350mg PO daily from day -5 to day -1 and HDM was dosed 100mg/m2 on days -2 and -1. After a period of 24-72 hours has elapsed from the last melphalan dose (designated as Day 0) each patient will receive infusion of at least 2.0 x 106/kg of autologous CD34+ stem cells. Maintenance lenalidomide will begin at Day +100 at a dose of 25 mg/day, orally for 1-21 days followed by a 7-day rest period (28 day cycles). lenalidomide: daily dose dependent on dose-escalation schedule melphalan: 100 mg/m2 given Days -2 and -1
Receives: Drug: lenalidomide; Drug: melphalan

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Lenalidomide That Can be Added to Melphalan

    The primary endpoint for the phase 1 portion of this study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose of lenalidomide that can be added to melphalan.

    Measured: 12 months

  2. Duration of Overall Response (DoR)

    The primary endpoint for the phase 2 portion of this study is to determine the duration of overall response (DoR). The duration of overall response is measured from the time measurement criteria are met for CR or PR (whichever is first recorded) until the first date that recurrent or progressive disease is objectively documented (taking as reference for progressive disease the smallest measurements recorded since the treatment started).

    Measured: Until disease progression, death, or for a maximum of 3 years, whichever occurs first

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Overall Response Rate

    Overall response rate is the number of patients with complete response and partial response. Response is defined by the International Uniform Response Criteria for Multiple Myeloma (IURC)

    Measured: Until disease progression or a maximum of 3 years, whichever occurs first

  2. Overall Survival

    Overall survival is defined as the interval between the day of transplantation (Day 0) and date of death. If the date of death is uncertain, the date of last contact with the subject will be used.

    Measured: Until death or date of last contact with the subject

  3. Mean Functional Assessment of of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplant (FACT-BMT) Score

    quality of life will be evaluated and scored using the questionnaire from the bone marrow transplant subscale of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy available from w ww.facit.org. The FACT-BMT is a 50 item questionnaire that measures five dimensions of quality of life in bone marrow transplant patients, including physical well-being, social and family well-being, emotional well-being, functional well-being, and additional concerns. It is scored on a 5 point Likert scale. Total scores range from 0 to 148, with a higher score indicating higher quality of life.

    Measured: Cycle 6, day 1, at approximately 4.5 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Jan 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2010
  3. Primary completionOct 2021
  4. Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

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 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
52 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01054196
Sponsor's protocol ID
0909010623
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
19 Jan 2010
Last updated
8 Apr 2026
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing lenalidomide and melphalan in people with Multiple Myeloma, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.

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 21 inclusion and 7 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. 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 combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 13 May 2025). 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?

Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Lenalidomide That Can be Added to Melphalan (time frame: 12 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 8 Apr 2026.

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