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NCT Number: NCT07649525

Personalising Treatment for Myeloma Patients Based on Initial Response to NHS Treatment and Their Overall Fitness Level

iFIT is a trial for newly diagnosed transplant-ineligible patients with the bone marrow cancer myeloma. These patients are generally older and have a lower level of fitness than others. Patients can take part if their doctor would otherwise recommend the standard NHS treatment daratumumab, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (DRd). After six months of DRd, the subsequent treatment a patient receives in iFIT is based on two factors: the patient's fitness level and treatment response. The trial compares different treatment strategies to determine whether outcomes can be improved for specific patient groups.

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Key information

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Eligibility criteria for registration:

Inclusion criteria

for registration:

  • Newly diagnosed as having symptomatic MM, plasma cell leukaemia or non-secretory MM according to IMWG diagnostic criteria 2014.
  • Considered not suitable to receive autologous stem cell transplant as part of their first line therapy by the treating clinician,
  • Planned for treatment with Daratumumab, Lenalidomide and dexamethasone (DRd) as first line therapy as standard of care,
  • Aged 18 years or greater,
  • Able to provide full informed consent, and
  • Prepared to comply with pregnancy prevention plan.

Exclusion criteria

for registration:

  • Smouldering myeloma (SMM), primary amyloidosis, solitary plasmacytoma of bone or extramedullary plasmacytoma (without additional evidence of myeloma),
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, plans to become pregnant, or plans to father a child whilst enrolled in the study or within 3 months after the last dose,
  • Previous treatment for myeloma, except as specified in the protocol,
  • Active systemic viral, fungal or bacterial infection requiring systemic therapy. Criteria for specific chronic infections clarified in the protocol, or
  • Participation in any other interventional study for myeloma that involves an IMP during treatment and active monitoring.

Additional eligibility criteria for randomisation into iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 pathways, as follows:

Inclusion criteria

for randomisation into all iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 pathways:

  • Completed 6 cycles of DRd induction therapy after registering within the iFIT study,
  • Able to provide full informed consent, and
  • Prepared to comply with pregnancy prevention plan.

Inclusion criteria

specific to randomisation pathways:

  • Dexamethasone may have been stopped due to toxicity and the participant will remain eligible (iFIT1 and iFIT3),
  • Planned to continue on at least daratumumab (monthly) and lenalidomide (at any dose level) (iFIT1 and iFIT3),
  • Planned to continue on all three DRd medications (dose reductions are allowed) (iFIT2),
  • Achieved a partial response (PR) biochemically (irrespective of MRD status) or achieved a ≥VGPR and are MRD positive, as confirmed by HMDS (central laboratory) (iFIT1 and iFIT2),
  • Achieved a ≥VGPR and are MRD negative, as confirmed by HMDS (central laboratory) (iFIT3),
  • Categorised as FIT or UNFIT according to the IMWG frailty index (iFIT1),
  • Categorised as FRAIL according to the IMWG frailty index (iFIT2), and
  • Meet the blood criteria specified in the protocol within 14 days before randomisation (haematological and biochemical) (iFIT1).

Exclusion criteria

for randomisation into all iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 pathways:

  • Received systemic anti-myeloma therapy other than DRd prior to randomisation. Steroids given (by any route) for reasons other than myeloma disease control are allowed,
  • Received a stem cell transplant,
  • Participation in any other interventional study for myeloma that involves an IMP during treatment and active monitoring, and
  • Pregnant, breast feeding, plans to become pregnant, or plans to father a child whilst enrolled in the study or within a specified period after the last dose.

Exclusion criteria

specific to randomisation pathways:

  • Stable disease (SD) or progressive disease (PD) as per IMWG response criteria (iFIT1 and iFIT2),
  • Partial response (PR), stable disease (SD) or progressive disease (PD) as per IMWG response criteria (iFIT3), and
  • Further exclusion criteria related to safety of interventions (iFIT1).

Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the protocol.

Treatment and study plan

Daratumumab

Drug

Participants will receive daratumumab by subcutaneous injection. Each cycle is 28 days.

Other names: D, Dara

Lenalidomide

Drug

Taken orally as capsules. Each cycle is 28 days. Dose can be adjusted for frailty and renal function.

Other names: R, Revlimid

Dexamethasone

Drug

Taken as oral tablets, oral solution, or given by IV. Each cycle is 28 days. Dose can be adjusted for frailty and renal function.

Other names: d

Teclistamab

Drug

Participants will receive teclistamab by subcutaneous injection. Each cycle is 28 days.

Other names: Tec

Talquetamab

Drug

Participants will receive talquetamab by subcutaneous injection. Each cycle is 28 days.

Other names: Tal

Primary outcomes

  1. iFIT1: Progression-free survival (PFS)

    Time frame: From iFIT1 randomisation to PFS event, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT1 randomisation to progression or death from any cause. Participants alive and progression-free at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive and progression-free.

  2. iFIT2: Event-free survival (EFS)

    Time frame: From iFIT2 randomisation to EFS event, assessed up to a maximum of 6.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT2 randomisation to the first of the following events: grade 4 haematological AEs, grade 3 and 4 non-haematological AEs (including SPMs), discontinuation of trial treatment, progression or death. Participants event-free at the time of analysis will be censored at their last date known to be alive and event-free.

  3. iFIT3: Progression-free survival (PFS) and participant-reported overall health and quality of life (QoL) - co-primary outcomes

    Time frame: PFS: from iFIT3 randomisation to PFS event, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation. QoL: measured at the start of cycle 1 and after 6 28-day cycles of DRd induction, and further timepoints up to 30 months post-iFIT3 randomisation.

    PFS: The time from iFIT3 randomisation to progression or death from any cause. Participants alive and progression-free at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive and progression-free.

    QoL: The GHS/QoL scale score of the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. The QoL primary endpoint is measured at 30 months (2.5 years) after iFIT3 randomisation.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Progression-free survival (PFS; iFIT2 only)

    Time frame: From iFIT2 randomisation to PFS event, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT2 randomisation to progression or death from any cause. Participants alive and progression-free at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive and progression-free.

  2. Time to progression (TTP)

    Time frame: From iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to TTP event, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to first documented evidence of disease progression. Participants who died without progression will be censored at their date of death. Participants alive and progression-free at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive and progression-free.

  3. Time to second PFS event (PFS2)

    Time frame: From iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to PFS2 event, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to the second documented evidence of progressive disease or death from any cause. Participants alive and for whom a second progression has not been observed at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive and second progression-free.

  4. Overall survival (OS)

    Time frame: From iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to OS event, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to death from any cause. Participants alive at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive.

  5. Event-free survival (EFS; iFIT1 only)

    Time frame: From iFIT1 randomisation to EFS event, assessed up to a maximum of 6.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT1 randomisation to the first of the following events: grade 4 haematological AEs (anaemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), grade 3 and 4 non-haematological AEs (including SPMs), discontinuation of trial treatment, progression, or death. Participants event-free at the time of analysis will be censored at their last date known to be alive and event-free.

  6. Survival after progression

    Time frame: From disease progression to death, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from first documented evidence of disease progression to death from any cause. Participants alive at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive. This endpoint is only defined for those who experience progression.

  7. Time to next treatment (TTNT)

    Time frame: From registration to TTNT event, assessed up to a maximum of 10.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from registration to the date of commencement of next treatment. Participants who do not receive next line treatment will be censored at the date of the last assessment or follow-up visit where they are known to have received no new therapy.

  8. Overall response rate (ORR)

    Time frame: Measured after 6 28-day cycles of standard of care induction DRd treatment, and further timepoints up to approximately 30 months post-iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation, dependent on treatment pathway.

    Overall response rate using the disease response category (sCR, CR, VGPR, PR, MR, SD, or PD).

  9. Attainment of ≥VGPR

    Time frame: Measured after 6 28-day cycles of standard of care induction DRd treatment, and further timepoints up to approximately 30 months post-iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation, dependent on treatment pathway.

    Attainment of ≥VGPR using the binary disease response category (≥VGPR: sCR, CR, VGPR vs. <VGPR: PR, MR, SD, PD).

  10. Attainment of MRD negativity

    Time frame: Measured after 6 28-day cycles of standard of care induction DRd treatment, and further timepoints up to approximately 30 months post-iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation, dependent on treatment pathway.

    Attainment of MRD negativity using the binary MRD status category (negative vs. positive) measured using flow cytometry. MRD negativity is defined as at least a serological VGPR and MRD negative bone marrow aspirate at the 10^-5 threshold.

  11. Maximum response

    Time frame: From iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation up to a maximum of 6.5 years post-randomisation.

    The maximum response attained.

  12. Time to improved response

    Time frame: From iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to first recorded improved response, up to a maximum of 6.5 years post-randomisation.

    The time from iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation to first recorded improved response, where the baseline response is that recorded at the start of randomised treatment (iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 cycle 1, day 1). Participants whose disease progresses or who die before an improved response is recorded will be censored at the time of progression or death, respectively. Participants alive with no improved response recorded at the time of analysis will be censored at their last known date to be alive.

  13. Treatment compliance

    Time frame: From registration to the end of trial treatment, up to a maximum of 7 years post-registration.

    Treatment compliance including whether all cycles of treatment were completed, the number of cycles completed, the total dose of each trial medication received, the number and causes of dose omissions, dose delays, and dose reductions.

  14. Toxicity and safety as graded by NCI-CTCAE v5

    Time frame: From registration up to a maximum of 11 years post-registration. SAEs may be reported up to 60 days post-last dose of protocol treatment/cycle of active monitoring.

    Toxicity and safety based on the adverse events reported as graded by NCI-CTCAE v5. Pregnancies will also be reported.

  15. Incidence of secondary primary malignancies

    Time frame: Measured during standard of care induction DRd treatment and following iFIT1/ iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation, up to a maximum of 11 years post-registration.

    The number and details of all other cancers, defined as secondary primary malignancies.

  16. Incidence, rate, and type of infections as graded by NCI-CTCAE v5

    Time frame: Measured during standard of care induction DRd treatment and following iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation, up to a maximum of 7 years post-registration.

    Measured using the proportion of participants experiencing an infection of any type or grade as graded by NCI-CTCAE v5.

  17. Quality of life using questionnaires

    Time frame: Measured at the start of cycle 1 and after 6 28-day cycles of DRd induction, and timepoints up to 30 months post-randomisation. The IL414 is measured at the induction timepoints and in iFIT1, and the STTA after 6 28-day cycles of induction and in iFIT1.

    Measured using the EQ-5D-5L, EORTC QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-IL413 questionnaires. This will also be measured using the EORTC QLQ IL414 questionnaire and the Scale of Subjective Total Taste Acuity (STTA) at specified timepoints only.

  18. Objective measures of function

    Time frame: Measured at the start of cycle 1, after 3 28-day cycles, and after 6 28-day cycles of standard of care induction DRd.

    Measured using the 4 metre walk test and mini-cog assessments.

  19. Cost-utility

    Time frame: Measured at the start of cycle 1 of DRd induction, after 6 28-day cycles of DRd induction, and further timepoints up to 30 months post-iFIT1/iFIT2/iFIT3 randomisation.

    Measured using costs, QALYs and net health benefit (QALYs below £20,000).

Other outcomes

  1. Exploratory endpoint - investigation into bone disease and therapy

    Time frame: From registration up to a maximum of 7 years post-registration.

    Observe and understand current UK bone therapy practice and investigate how it impacts on various bone and clinical myeloma outcomes, in order to generate hypotheses to inform future research in this area. This includes bone therapy planned and prescribed, dental assessment received, and bone disease (including SREs) experienced.

  2. Exploratory endpoint - infection interactions and infection risk (iFIT1 only)

    Time frame: From iFIT1 randomisation up to a maximum of 6.5 years post-randomisation.

    Certain genetic characteristics and medical history are suspected to influence the incidence and rate of infections. These will be investigated under this endpoint including iVIG usage and vaccination history. The ability to predict prospectively which participants are most at risk of infections could support the implementation of novel immunotherapies in practice. This will also be investigated under this endpoint.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Catherine Olivier

CONTACT

[email protected]

Emma McNaught

CONTACT

[email protected]

0113 343 1978

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Leeds

Other

Collaborators

  • Blood Cancer UK
  • Cancer Research UK
  • Johnson & Johnson

Registry information

Official study title

iFIT (UK-MRA Myeloma XVIII): Immunotherapy Approaches Adapted for Fitness in Newly Diagnosed Transplant Ineligible Patients With Myeloma

Acronym: iFIT

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2033
Study completion
2037
First posted
Jun 16, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2026

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