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Relapse Multiple MyelomaPhase 3NCT03143049

Pomalidomide-Cyclophosphamide-Dexamethasone (PCD) Versus Pomalidomide-Dexamethasone (PD) in Relapse or Refractory Myeloma

A Phase 3 study testing PCD and PD in people with Relapse Multiple Myeloma, run by National University Hospital, Singapore at 5 sites in 5 countries.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

Myeloma patients who relapse after prior treatment with bortezomib and lenalidomide have survival of less than 1 year. Recently, a randomized study of Pomalidomide and dexamethasone conducted in compared with placebo and dexamethasone showed that pomalidomide can improve survival of this group of patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 99 years
Conditions the study is for
Relapse Multiple Myeloma
What is being tested?
PCD and PD
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
120 participants
Where
5 sitesin 5 countries
Study dates
13 Sep 2017to 1 Jun 2022
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 21 to 99 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Multiple myeloma, diagnosed according to standard criteria, with relapsing and refractory disease at study entry
  • Patients must have evaluable multiple myeloma with at least one of the following (within 21 days of starting treatment)
  • Serum M-protein ≥ 0.5g/dL, or
  • In subjects without detectable serum M-protein, Urine M-protein ≥ 200mg/24 hour, or serum free light chai (sFLC) > 100mg/L (involved light chain) and an abnormal kappa/Lambda ratio
  • Can receive up to 6 lines of prior treatment. (Induction therapy followed by stem cell transplantation and consolidation/maintenance therapy will be considered as one line of treatment)
  • Must be relapse refractory to prior lenalidomide and bortezomib. Refractoriness is defined as disease progression on treatment or progression within 6 months after the last dose of a given therapy. Relapse is defined according to the criteria of IMWG
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  • Males and females ≥ 18 years of age or > country's legal age for adult consent
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 to 2
  • Patients must meet the following clinical laboratory criteria with 21 days of starting treatment:
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000/mm3 and platelet ≥ 50,000/mm3 (≥ 30,000/mm3 if myeloma involvement in the bone marrow is >50%)
  • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x the upper limit of the normal range (ULN). Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 x ULN.
  • Calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 30mL/min or creatinine < 3mg/dL.
  • Female patients who:
  • Are naturally postmenopausal for at least 2 year before enrolment
  • Are surgically sterile
  • If they are of childbearing potential**, agree to
  • adhere to the pomalidomide pregnancy prevention risk management program in Appendix 8 :
  • All women of childbearing potential must agree to have two negative pregnancy test within 10-14 days and 24hrs before commencing pomalidomide and use two reliable methods of contraception simultaneously or practice complete abstinence from any heterosexual intercourse during the following time periods related to this study: 1) for at least 28 days before starting study; 2) while participating in the study; 3) dose interruptions; and 4) for at least 28 days after study treatment discontinuation. The two methods of reliable contraception must include one highly effective method and one additional effective method to prevent pregnancy, not plan on conceiving children during or within 6 months following pomalidomide. (See Appendix 8 Pregnancy Prevention and Risk Management Program)
  • Male patients, even if surgically sterilized (i.e. status post-vasectomy), who:
  • Agree to practice effective barrier contraception during the entire study treatment period and through 28 days after the last dose of study treatment, OR
  • Agree to completely abstain from heterosexual intercourse, AND
  • Must also adhere to the guidelines of the pomalidomide pregnancy prevention and risk management program
  • Written informed consent in accordance with federal, local and institutional guidelines
  • A female of childbearing potential (FCBP) is defined as a sexually mature woman who: 1 has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy or 2, has not been naturally post-menopausal (amenorrhea following cancer therapy does not rule out childbearing potential) for at least 24 consecutive months (I.E, has had menses at any time in the preceding 24 consecutive months).

Who cannot join

  • Female patients who are lactating or pregnant
  • Multiple Myeloma of IgM subtype
  • Glucocorticoid therapy (prednisolone > 30mg/day or equivalent) within 14 days prior to informed consent obtained
  • POEMS syndrome
  • Plasma cell leukemia or circulating plasma cells ≥ 2 x 109/L
  • Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia
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  • Patients with known amyloidosis
  • Chemotherapy with approved or investigation anticancer therapeutics within 21 days prior to starting pomalidomide treatment
  • Focal radiation therapy within 7 days prior to start of pomalidomide. Radiation therapy to an extended field involving a significant volume of bone marrow within 21 days prior to start of pomalidomide
  • Immunotherapy (excluding steroids) 21 days prior to start of pomalidomide
  • Major surgery (excluding kyphoplasty) within 28 days prior to start of pomalidomide
  • Active congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] Class III or IV), symptomatic ischaemia, or conduction abnormalities uncontrolled by conventional intervention. Myocardial infarction within 4 months prior to informed consent obtained
  • Known HIV seropositive, hepatitis C infection, and/or hepatitis B (except for patients with hepatitis B surface antigen or core antibody receiving and responding to antiviral therapy directed at hepatitis B: these patients are allowed)
  • Patients with known cirrhosis
  • Second malignancy within the past 3 years except:
  • Adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer
  • Carcinoma in situ of the cervix
  • Breast carcinoma in situ with full surgical resection
  • Patients with myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Patients with steroid or lenalidomide hypersensitivity
  • Prior treatment with pomalidomide
  • Ongoing graft-versus-host disease
  • Patients with pleural effusions requiring thoracentesis or ascites requiring paracentesis within 14 days prior to starting pomalidomide treatment
  • Contraindication to any of the required concomitant drugs or supportive treatments
  • Any clinically significant medical disease or psychiatric condition that, in the investigator's opinion, may interfere with protocol adherence or a patient's ability to give informed consent.

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 5 countries.

Wee Joo Chng contact

6779 5555

mdccwj@nus.edu.sg

Adeline Lin contact

adeline_hf_lin@nuhs.edu.sg

5 sites in 5 countries

Hong Kong1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Queen Mary Hospital

    Hong Kong

    Not yet recruiting

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Japan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Study site

    Japan

    Not yet recruiting

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Singapore1 site, 1 recruiting
  • National University Hospital

    Singapore

    Recruiting

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South Korea1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Study site

    South Korea

    Not yet recruiting

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Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • National Taiwan University

    Taipei

    Not yet recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Randomized Phase 3 Study of Pomalidomide-Cyclophosphamide-Dexamethasone (PCD) Versus Pomalidomide-Dexamethasone (PD) in Relapse or Refractory Myeloma. An AMN Study

Myeloma patients who relapse after prior treatment with bortezomib and lenalidomide have survival of less than 1 year. Recently, a randomized study of Pomalidomide and dexamethasone conducted in compared with placebo and dexamethasone showed that pomalidomide can improve survival of this group of patients. As a result, pomalidomide is now approved by the FDA and EMA for use in patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma previously treated with bortezomib and lenalidomide. We have conducted a study using Pomalidomide plus Dexamethasone (PD) in Asian patients, which showed good efficacy and safety profile. More important for patients with suboptimal response to PD will achieve a clinically meaningful response with the addition of oral cyclophosphamide (PCD). In the United States, a small randomised phase 2 study of PCD versus PD showed that PCD have a higher response rates, produce deeper response and correspondingly longer progression free survival. There is till date no randomised phase 3 study between these regimens. This will be important to determine what is the best combination including pomalidomide for use in relapse myeloma.

Read the detailed description

In this study, we will prospectively enrol 120 Asian patients with relapsed myeloma after prior treatment with bortezomib and lenalidomide, and randomised them between PCD and PD (60 in each arms). Centers in Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong will participate in this study.

Pomalidomide is a new immunomodulatory drug, which has been shown to be active in myeloma patients who relapse after bortezomib and lenalidomide. A recent phase III study comparing pomalidomide plus dexamethasone with placebo plus high dose dexamethasone in patients with prior exposure to bortezomib and lenalidomide, showed that the use of pomalidomide significantly improve the overall survival of these patients. In an Asian study, it appears that the addition of cyclophosphamide can induce further response in patients without a response to PD. In the United States, a small randomised phase 2 study of PCD versus PD showed that PCD have a higher response rates, produce deeper response and correspondingly longer progression free survival. Our hypothesis is therefore that PCD will be better than PD and should be the standard pomalidomide containing regimen for relapse myeloma patients. This combination will also be highly relevant to Asian patients because cyclophosphamide is a relatively cheap drug and the combination will be cost effective if proven to be better than PD.

Rationale for the Study Purpose There is a relative lack of data on the efficacy and tolerability of PCD in Asian Patients. The current study will also allow us to test if PCD is better than PD in the treatment of relapse myeloma patients.

Rationale for Study Population The study population will be myeloma patients who have relapsed following prior treatment with bortezomib and lenalidomide. Pomalidomide is the current approved treatment choice for this group of patients and a common indication for us in Asia.

Being tested
PCD, PD
Keywords
Pomalidomide

What participants receive

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

  • PCDDrug

    For PCD, patients will be treated as follows: PO pomalidomide 4mg from D1-21, PO cyclophosphamide 400mg on D1, 8 and 15, and PO or IV dexamethasone 40mg D1, 8, 15 and 22 in a 28-day cycle.

    Patients will be assessed every 28 days (+/- 10 days). Patients shall receive the treatment until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity as determined by treating physician, withdrawal of consent or mortality (whichever occurs first).

  • PDDrug

    For PD, Patients will be treated as follows: PO pomalidomide 4mg from D1-21 and PO or IV dexamethasone 40mg D1, 8, 15 and 22 in a 28-day cycle.

    Patients will be assessed every 28 days (+/- 10 days). Patients shall receive the treatment until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity as determined by treating physician, withdrawal of consent or mortality (whichever occurs first).

Study groups in NCT03143049
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pomalidomide, Cyclophosphamide, Dex (PCD)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: PCD
Pomalidomide, Dex (PD)Active comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: PD

What is being measured

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

  1. Progression free survival (PFS)

    Defined as the time from commencement of treatment with either PCD or PD to disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

    Measured: Assessed up to 100 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Overall response rate (ORR)

    Defined as the percentage of patients enrolled that achieve a complete response (CR), or stringent complete response (sCR), or very good partial response (VGPR), or partial response (PR) based on the International Myeloma Working Group criteria anytime from commencement of treatment to the end of study.

    Measured: Assessed up to 100 months

  2. Overall survival (OS)

    Defined as the time from commencement of treatment to the date of death

    Measured: An average of 5 years

  3. Duration of response (DOR)

    Defined as the time from first evidence of PR or VGPR, or CR, or sCR to confirmation of disease progression or death due to any cause.

    Measured: Assessed up to 100 months

  4. Number of Participants affected by Adverse Events

    Assessed on the basis of the frequency and severity of adverse events

    Measured: From the time of enrolment into study till 3 years from the date of the last patient randomized

Timeline

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

  1. First posted8 May 2017
  2. Study start13 Sep 2017
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2018 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2022 (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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This is a randomised phase 3 study in Asian patients with relapse multiple myeloma after prior bortezomib and lenalidomide who will be treated by PD or PCD. Randomisation will be 1:1 using a computer algorithm. There will be no blinding. The patient in the 2 arms will be stratified according to ISS stage 1 or 2 versus stage 3. Cross-over for patients randomised to Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone at progression: Upon progression, patients randomized to pomalidomide and dexamethasone (PD) can cross-over to the PCD arm and have cyclophosphamide added to their regimen according to the PCD regimen. Cyclophosphamide should be added at the beginning of a cycle. They can continue on PCD until further progression. However for these PD patients that cross-over to PCD, the primary endpoint for analysis will be based on response and progression on PD.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
120 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03143049
Sponsor's protocol ID
AMN003
Status last verified
Mar 2017
First submitted
13 Apr 2017
Last updated
6 Nov 2017
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Miguel JS, Weisel K, Moreau P, Lacy M, Song K, Delforge M, Karlin L, Goldschmidt H, Banos A, Oriol A, Alegre A, Chen C, Cavo M, Garderet L, Ivanova V, Martinez-Lopez J, Belch A, Palumbo A, Schey S, Sonneveld P, Yu X, Sternas L, Jacques C, Zaki M, Dimopoulos M. Pomalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone versus high-dose dexamethasone alone for patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (MM-003): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2013 Oct;14(11):1055-1066. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(13)70380-2. Epub 2013 Sep 3.

    PubMed 24007748
  • Larocca A, Montefusco V, Bringhen S, Rossi D, Crippa C, Mina R, Galli M, Marcatti M, La Verde G, Giuliani N, Magarotto V, Guglielmelli T, Rota-Scalabrini D, Omede P, Santagostino A, Baldi I, Carella AM, Boccadoro M, Corradini P, Palumbo A. Pomalidomide, cyclophosphamide, and prednisone for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: a multicenter phase 1/2 open-label study. Blood. 2013 Oct 17;122(16):2799-806. doi: 10.1182/blood-2013-03-488676. Epub 2013 Aug 16.

    PubMed 23954889
  • Kim JS, Song Y, Jen WY, Chim CS, Lee JJ, Yoon SS, Ng SC, Gan GG, Handa H, Lee JH, Kim K, Ito S, Huang JS, Min CK, Ooi Gaik Ming M, de Mel S, Soekojo C, Li X, Awasthi N, Pokharkar Y, Durie BG, Chng WJ. Randomized Phase 3 study of pomalidomide cyclophosphamide dexamethasone versus pomalidomide dexamethasone in relapse or refractory myeloma: an Asian Myeloma Network study (AMN003). Blood Cancer J. 2025 Oct 6;15(1):155. doi: 10.1038/s41408-025-01356-z.

    PubMed 41052983

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing PCD and PD in people with Relapse Multiple Myeloma, run by National University Hospital, Singapore at 5 sites in 5 countries.

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 24 inclusion and 25 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Nov 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan. 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 phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Wee Joo Chng (6779 5555, mdccwj@nus.edu.sg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression free survival (PFS) (time frame: Assessed up to 100 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03143049, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 6 Nov 2017.

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