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Recurrent Multiple MyelomaNCT07045727

Prehabilitation With Aerobic and Resistance Exercise for Improving Physical Fitness and Quality of Life Outcomes in Older Patients Undergoing CAR-T Therapy for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

A study testing Accelerometry, Aerobic Exercise and Biospecimen Collection in people with Recurrent Multiple Myeloma and Refractory Multiple Myeloma, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This clinical trial evaluates whether prehabilitation with aerobic and resistance exercise improves physical fitness and quality of life outcomes in older patients planning to undergo chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T therapy for multiple myeloma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or that does… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 years and older
What is being tested?
Accelerometry, Aerobic Exercise and Biospecimen Collection
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
12 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
18 Aug 2025to 16 Jun 2026
Phase
Interventional
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 60 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Multiple myeloma diagnosis
  • Females and males ≥ 60 years of age
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of < 3
  • Scheduled for a CAR T therapy transfusion
  • Apheresis date at least 7 days prior to date of enrollment
  • Primary hematologist attending physician clearance for exercise

Who cannot join

  • Females or males < 60 years of age
  • Any hematological cancer other than multiple myeloma
  • Evidence of an absolute contraindication [e.g., heart insufficiency > New York Heart Association (NYHA) III or uncertain arrhythmia; uncontrolled hypertension; reduced standing or walking ability for exercise]
  • Other comorbidities that preclude participation in the exercise as deemed by physical therapist or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM\&R) physician
  • Active infections, active bleeding disorders, and cytopenias at risk for further adverse events deemed by hematologist-oncologist

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: Prehabilitation in Patients With Multiple Myeloma Receiving CAR-T Therapy

This clinical trial evaluates whether prehabilitation with aerobic and resistance exercise improves physical fitness and quality of life outcomes in older patients planning to undergo chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T therapy for multiple myeloma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or that does not respond to treatment (refractory). CAR-T therapy is a type of treatment in which a patient's T cells (a type of immune system cell) are changed in the laboratory so they will attack cancer cells. Large numbers of the CAR-T cells are grown in the laboratory and given to the patient by infusion for treatment of certain cancers. While CAR-T therapy is commonly used to treat multiple myeloma, it can result in toxicities that lead to hospitalization, nerve and muscle impairment, and decreased physical function. Prehabilitation programs use targeted interventions to improve functional status prior to medical or surgical treatments. In this study, patients participate in personalized aerobic and resistance prehabilitation activities in the weeks leading up to their CAR-T infusion. This program may improve physical fitness and quality of life, both prior to and after CAR-T infusion, in older patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Being tested
Accelerometry, Aerobic Exercise, Biospecimen Collection, Electronic Health Record Review, Exercise Counseling
Medical subject headings
Multiple Myeloma

What participants receive

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

  • AccelerometryProcedure or surgery

    Ancillary studies

  • Aerobic ExerciseOther

    Also called Aerobic Activity

    Participate in aerobic training program

  • Biospecimen CollectionProcedure or surgery

    Also called Biological Sample Collection, Biospecimen Collected, Specimen Collection

    Undergo collection of blood and urine samples

  • Electronic Health Record ReviewOther

    Ancillary studies

  • Exercise CounselingOther

    Receive health coaching check-in calls

  • Internet-Based InterventionOther

    Use Connected mHealth app

  • InterviewOther

    Ancillary studies

  • Physical Performance TestingOther

    Also called Physical Fitness Testing, Physical Function Testing

    Ancillary studies

  • Resistance TrainingOther

    Also called Strength Training

    Participate in resistance training program

  • Survey AdministrationOther

    Ancillary studies

  • Tailored InterventionProcedure or surgery

    Receive personalized exercise plan

Study groups in NCT07045727
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Supportive care (aerobic and resistance training)ExperimentalPatients receive a personalized exercise plan and use the Connected mHealth app to participate in aerobic and resistance training, according to exercise guidelines and their personalized plan, for 6 weeks. Patients also receive health coaching check-in calls weekly for 6 weeks. Patients also undergo collection of blood and urine samples throughout the study.
Receives: Procedure: Accelerometry; Other: Aerobic Exercise; Procedure: Biospecimen Collection; Other: Electronic Health Record Review; Other: Exercise Counseling; Other: Internet-Based Intervention; Other: Interview; Other: Physical Performance Testing; Other: Resistance Training; Other: Survey Administration; Procedure: Tailored Intervention

What is being measured

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

  1. Enrollment rate

    Enrollment rate will be evaluated as the number of patients eligible versus the number of patients enrolled.

    Measured: Up to 1 year

  2. Retention rate

    Retention rate will be evaluated as the proportion of enrolled patients who complete assessments at visit 2 (at 2 days prior to CAR-T infusion) and visit 3 (30 days post-CAR-T infusion).

    Measured: Up to 30 days post-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T infusion

  3. Program completion

    Will be evaluated according to the completion of weekly phone calls, the frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise engagement, and accelerometer summary outcomes. The program will be considered feasible if there is > 70% program completion, based on weekly phone calls.

    Measured: Up to 30 days post-CAR-T infusion

  4. Incidence of adverse events

    The program will be considered feasible if there are no serious adverse events due to the intervention.

    Measured: Up to 30 days post-CAR-T infusion

  5. Patient satisfaction

    Patient satisfaction will be determined using post-program satisfaction phone interviews. Qualitative interviews will be analyzed using thematic analysis.

    Measured: Up to 30 days post-CAR-T infusion

  6. Change in muscle strength

    Assessed as grip strength, as measured (in kg) by maximal force generated by forearm muscles using calibrated handheld dynamometer

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

  7. Change in muscle mass

    Assessed via SOZO by ImpediMed [bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS)] and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Computed Tomography (CT) CT scan images, obtained as part of the patient's usual care.

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

  8. Change in physical performance

    Assessed via short physical performance test (approximately 90 minutes) followed by wearing an activity monitor (Actigraph) for 7 days following each of 3 in-person physical assessments. Participants receive a postage-paid envelope to return the monitor after wearing it.

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

  9. Change in quality of life - EORTC QLQ-C30

    Assessed using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ)-C30, a 30-item questionnaire where 28 questions are answered on a scale of 1-4 (1=not at all, 2=a little, 3=quite a bit, and 4= very much) and 2 two questions are answered on a scale of 1-7 (1= very poor and 7=excellent). Higher summary scores indicate better health related quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

  10. Change in physical activity - monitor

    Assessed using Polar heart rate monitor with data collected through the Connected mHealth app.

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

  11. Change in physical activity - RPE Scale

    Assessed using patient self-reported Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale score within the Connected mHealth app after exercise: 1=very light activity; 2-3=light activity; 4-5=moderate activity; 7-8=vigorous activity; 9=very hard activity; and 10=maximal effort.

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

  12. Changes in frailty status - IMWG-FI

    Assessed using International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Frailty Index (FI) scores. The IMWG-FI assigns scores based on age, comorbidities, and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Patients are categorized as follows: Fit: Score of 0; Intermediate-fit: Score of 1; Frail: Score of 2 or higher.

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

  13. Changes in frailty status - FP

    The Fried frailty phenotype (FP) defines frailty as the presence of three or more of the following: unintentional weight loss ≥10 lb in previous year; self-reported exhaustion; weakness measured by grip strength; slow walking speed ;and low physical activity (less than 3 days of physical activity per week defined by the Department of Health Services \& Human Services). The presence of: 1) ≥3 criteria indicates frail status, 2) 1 or 2 criteria indicates intermediate or pre-frail status, and 3) 0 criteria indicates robust status.

    Measured: Baseline (prior to the intervention; Visit 1); Post-intervention (two days prior to CAR-T infusion; Visit 2), Follow-up (Day 30 post CAR-T; Visit 3)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Jul 2025
  2. Study start18 Aug 2025
  3. Primary completion16 Jun 2026
  4. Study completion16 Jun 2026

Why it stopped: Limited funding, slow accrual

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07045727
Sponsor's protocol ID
25-001845
Other IDs
NCI-2025-04165, 25-001845
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
23 Jun 2025
Last updated
1 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Accelerometry, Aerobic Exercise and Biospecimen Collection in people with Recurrent Multiple Myeloma and Refractory Multiple Myeloma, run by Mayo Clinic 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 6 inclusion and 5 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jul 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: Limited funding, slow accrual). Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Enrollment rate (time frame: Up to 1 year). The study lists 13 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 1 Jul 2026.

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