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NCT Number: NCT05257083

A Study of Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel Versus Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) followed by Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel versus Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia

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About this study

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant plasma cell disorder characterized by the production of monoclonal immunoglobulin (Ig) proteins or protein fragments (M proteins) that have lost their function.

JNJ-68284528 (ciltacabtagene autoleucel [cilta-cel]) is an autologous chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy that targets B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) that is being evaluated to treat participants with multiple myeloma. The primary hypothesis is that in transplant-eligible participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), cilta-cel will significantly improve progression-free survival (PFS) and Sustained MRD-negative CR rate compared with Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT).

Approximately 750 participants (375 per arm) will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio into 2 arms.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants with documented NDMM according to IMWG diagnostic criteria, for whom high-dose therapy and ASCT are part of the intended initial treatment plan.
  • Measurable disease, as assessed by central laboratory, at screening as defined by any of the following:
  • Serum monoclonal paraprotein (M-protein) level ≥1.0 g/dL or urine M-protein level ≥200 mg/24 hours; or
  • Light chain MM without measurable disease in serum or urine: serum Ig free-light chain (FLC) ≥10 mg/dL and abnormal serum Ig kappa lambda FLC ratio.
  • ECOG performance status of grade 0 or 1
  • Clinical laboratory values within prespecified range.

Exclusion criteria

  • Prior treatment with CAR-T therapy directed at any target.
  • Any prior BCMA target therapy.
  • Any prior therapy for MM or smoldering myeloma other than a short course of corticosteroids
  • Received a strong cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4 inducer within 5 half-lives prior to randomization
  • Received or plans to receive any live, attenuated vaccine (except for COVID-19 vaccines) within 4 weeks prior to randomization.
  • Known active, or prior history of central nervous system (CNS) involvement or clinical signs of meningeal involvement of MM
  • Stroke or seizure within 6 months of signing Informed Consent Form (ICF)

Treatment and study plan

Daratumumab

Drug

Daratumumab will be administered SC.

bortezomib

Drug

Bortezomib will be administered SC.

Lenalidomide

Drug

Lenalidomide will be administered orally.

Dexamethasone

Drug

Dexamethasone will be administered orally.

Cilta-cel

Drug

Cilta-cel will be administered intravenously

Other names: JNJ-68284528

Cyclophosphamide

Drug

Cyclophosphamide will be administered intravenously.

Fludarabine

Drug

Fludarabine will be administered intravenously.

Primary outcomes

  1. Progression free survival (PFS)

    Time frame: up to 10 years ( or 300 PFS events)

    Progression free survival is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented PD, as defined in the IMWG criteria, or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first

  2. Sustained MRD-negative CR

    Time frame: up to 24 months

    Sustained MRD-negative CR is defined as being MRD negative by bone marrow aspirate, as determined by NGS with a sensitivity of at least 10-5, and meeting the IMWG criteria for CR, and with MRD-negativity status confirmed at a minimum 12 months apart and without any examination showing MRD-positive status or PD in between.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Overall Response (OR)

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    OR is defined as participants who achieve a partial response (PR) or better according to the IMWG criteria.

  2. Complete Response (CR) or better status

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    CR or better is defined as percentage of participants who achieve a CR response or Stringent Complete Response (sCR) response according to the IMWG criteria.

  3. Overall Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) -negative CR

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    achieving MRD-negative CR, as determined by NGS at any time after the date of randomization before initiation of subsequent antimyeloma therapy.

  4. Time to subsequent antimyeloma therapy

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    Time to subsequent anti-myeloma therapy is defined as the time from randomization to the start of subsequent anti-myeloma therapy.

  5. Progression Free Survival on Next-line Therapy (PFS2)

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    the time from the date of randomization to the date of event, defined as PD as assessed by investigator that starts after the next line of subsequent therapy, or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

  6. Overall Survival (OS)

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    Overall survival is measured from the date of randomization to the date of the participant's death.

  7. Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) as Assessed by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC-QLQ-C30) Scale Score

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    The EORTC QLQ-C30 includes 30 items in 5 functional scales (physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social), 1 global health status scale, 3 symptom scales (pain, fatigue, nausea/vomiting), and 6 single symptom items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties). The responses are reported using a verbal rating scale. The item and scale scores are transformed to a 0 to 100 scale. A higher score represents greater HRQoL, better functioning, and more (worse) symptoms.

  8. Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life as Assessed by MySIm-Q Scale Score

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    The MySIm-Q is a disease-specific PRO assessment complementary to the EORTC-QLQ-C30. It includes 17 items with recall period of "7 days" and responses are reported on a 5-point verbal rating scale. Item responses are scored from 0 to 4. Higher scores indicate greater severity/impact.

  9. Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life as Assessed by European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Scale Scor

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    The EQ-5D-5L is a generic measure of health status. The EQ-5D-5L is a 5-item questionnaire that assesses 5 domains including mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each of the 5 dimensions is divided into 5 levels of perceived problems, where Level 1: no problem, Level 2: slight problems, Level 3: moderate problems, Level 4: severe problems and Level 5: extreme problems, plus a visual analog scale rating "health today" with anchors ranging from 0 (worst imaginable health state) to 100 (best imaginable health state).

  10. Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life as Assessed by Patient Global Impression of Symptom Severity (PGIS) Scale Score

    Time frame: up to 17 years

    The PGIS uses 2 items to assess the participant's perception of the severity of their disease symptoms and impact using a 5-point verbal rating scale. Score ranges from 1 (None) to 5 (Very Severe).

  11. Patient-reported Outcomes Version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE)

    Time frame: up to 280 days

    The National Cancer Institute's PRO-CTCAE is an item library of common adverse events experienced by people with cancer that are appropriate for self-reporting. Each symptom selected for inclusion can be rated by up to 3 attributes characterizing the presence/frequency, severity, and/or interference that ranges from 0 to 4 with higher scores indicating higher frequency or greater severity/impact.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stichting European Myeloma Network

Network

Collaborators

  • Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Registry information

Official study title

A Phase 3 Randomized Study Comparing Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel Versus Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Who Are Transplant Eligible

Acronym: CARTITUDE-6

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2033
Study completion
2040
First posted
Feb 25, 2022
Registry last updated
Mar 17, 2026

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