Time frame: From randomization to end of following: induction treatment, ASCT, post-ASCT consolidation (after Cycle 6) and at the end of maintenance treatment of 24 months (overall duration up to 34 months)
ORR- percentage of participants who achieved partial response (PR) or better (PR, Very Good Partial Response [VGPR], CR or sCR) based on computerized algorithm as per IMWG criteria. PR -greater than or equal to (>=) 50% reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M-protein by >=90% or to <200 mg//24 hours. If serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, a decrease of >=50% in the difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels is required. A >=50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas is also required; VGPR-serum and urine M-component detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis, or >= 90% reduction in serum M-protein plus urine M-protein <100 mg/24 hours; CR-negative immunofixation on the serum and urine, and disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas, and <5% PCs in bone marrow. sCR- in addition to CR a normal FLC ratio, and absence of clonal PCs by immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence or 2 to 4-color flow cytometry.