Clinical Research Directory

Testing the Investigational Medication Combination of Teclistamab and Pomalidomide Compared to the Usual Treatment (Carfilzomib, Pomalidomide, and Dexamethasone) for Patients With Multiple Myeloma Who Have Relapsed Shortly After Treatment

This phase Ib/II trial compares the effect of teclistamab and pomalidomide to standard treatment with carfilzomib, pomalidomide and dexamethasone in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed). Teclistamab is a bispecific antibody that can bind to two different antigens at the same time. Teclistamab binds to B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA), a protein found on some B-cells and myeloma cells, and CD3 on T-cells (a type of white blood cell) and may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Pomalidomide is in a class of medications called immunomodulatory agents. It works by helping the immune system kill cancer cells and by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Carfilzomib blocks the action of enzymes called proteasomes, which may help keep cancer cells from growing and may kill them. It is a type of proteasome inhibitor. Dexamethasone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to reduce inflammation and lower the body's immune response to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Giving teclistamab and pomalidomide may be safe, tolerable and improve response by lowering myeloma cells to undetectable levels when compared to standard treatment with carfilzomib, pomalidomide and dexamethasone in treating patients with relapsed multiple myeloma.

Testing VS-6063 (Defactinib) as a Potential Targeted Treatment in Cancers With NF2 Genetic Changes (MATCH-Subprotocol U)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial identifies the effects of VS-6063 (defactinib) in patients whose cancer has a genetic change called NF2 mutation. Defactinib may block a protein called FAK, which may be needed for cancer cell growth when NF2 mutations are present. Researchers hope to learn if defactinib will shrink this type of cancer or stop its growth.

Testing Copanlisib as a Potential Targeted Treatment in Cancers With PIK3CA Mutations (MATCH-Subprotocol Z1F)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial identifies the effects of copanlisib hydrochloride (copanlisib) in patients whose cancer has a genetic change called PIK3CA mutation. Copanlisib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking PIK3, a protein needed for cell growth. Researchers hope to learn if copanlisib will shrink this type of cancer or stop its growth.

Testing AZD9291 as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With EGFR Genetic Changes (MATCH-Subprotocol E)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial evaluates the effectiveness of osimertinib (AZD9291) in treating patients with cancer that has certain genetic changes called EGFR mutations. Osimertinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of mutant forms of the EGFR protein, which play a key role in tumor cell growth. Osimertinib may cause tumor cell death and inhibit tumor growth in EGFR-overexpressing tumor cells, thereby stopping or slowing the spread of tumor cells.

Testing Trametinib and Dabrafenib as a Potential Targeted Treatment in Cancers With BRAF Genetic Changes (MATCH-Subprotocol H)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial identifies the effects of trametinib and dabrafenib in patients whose cancer has genetic changes called BRAF V600 mutations. Dabrafenib may stop the growth of cancer by blocking BRAF proteins which may be needed for cell growth. Trametinib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking MEK proteins which, in addition to BRAF proteins, may also be needed for cell growth. Researchers hope to learn if giving trametinib with dabrafenib will shrink this type of cancer or stop its growth.

Testing Trametinib as a Potential Targeted Treatment in Cancers With GNAQ or GNA11 Genetic Changes (MATCH-Subprotocol S2)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial identifies the effects of trametinib in patients whose cancer has genetic changes called GNAQ or GNA11 mutations. Trametinib may block proteins called MEK1 and MEK2, which may be needed for cancer cell growth when GNAQ or GNA11 mutations are present. Researchers hope to learn if trametinib will shrink this type of cancer or stop its growth.

CB-839 HCl in Combination With Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

This phase I trial studies the best dose of CB-839 HCl when given together with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has come back or does not respond to previous treatment. CB-839 HCl and carfilzomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as dexamethasone work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving CB-839 HCl, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone may work better in treating patients with multiple myeloma.

Testing Copanlisib as Potentially Targeting Treatment in Cancers With PTEN Expression (MATCH - Subprotocol Z1H)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well copanlisib works in treating patients with cancer that has certain genetic changes. Copanlisib is used in patients whose cancer has a mutated (changed) form of a gene called PTEN. It is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

Testing Ipatasertib as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With AKT Genetic Changes (MATCH - Subprotocol Z1K)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well ipatasertib works in treating patients with cancer that has certain genetic changes called AKT mutations. Ipatasertib is in a class of medications called protein kinase B (AKT) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells and may kill them.

Testing Teclistamab (TECVAYLI) in Combination With Iberdomide for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

This phase Ib trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of iberdomide in combination with teclistamab in treating multiple myeloma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or that does not respond to treatment (refractory). Iberdomide is a medication that belongs to a group of drugs known as cereblon E3 ligase modulators. Iberdomide works by targeting and destroying proteins that help myeloma cancer cells to survive. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as teclistamab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Giving iberdomide in combination with teclistamab may be safe and tolerable in treating patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Testing JNJ-42756493 (Erdafitinib) as Potentially Targeting Treatment in Cancers With FGFR Amplifications (MATCH-Subprotocol K1)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well JNJ-42756493 (erdafitinib) works in treating patients with tumors that have more copies of the FGFR gene than is normal (amplification). Erdafitinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal FGFR protein that signals cancer cells to multiply.

Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors, Lymphomas, or Multiple Myeloma (The MATCH Screening Trial)

This phase II MATCH screening and multi-sub-trial studies how well treatment that is directed by genetic testing works in patients with solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myelomas that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) and does not respond to treatment (refractory). Patients must have progressed following at least one line of standard treatment or for which no agreed upon treatment approach exists. Genetic tests look at the unique genetic material (genes) of patients' tumor cells. Patients with genetic abnormalities (such as mutations, amplifications, or translocations) may benefit more from treatment which targets their tumor's particular genetic abnormality. Identifying these genetic abnormalities first may help doctors plan better treatment for patients with solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma.

Testing the Investigational Medication Combination of Daratumumab and Teclistamab Compared to the Usual Treatment (Daratumumab, Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone or Daratumumab, Carfilzomib, Dexamethasone) for Patients With High-risk Multiple Myeloma Refractory or in First Relapse

This phase II trial compares the effect of the combination of daratumumab-hyaluronidase (daratumumab) and teclistamab to the usual treatment of daratumumab, pomalidomide, dexamethasone or daratumumab, carfilzomib and dexamethasone in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has not responded to previous treatment (refractory) or that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed). Daratumumab is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It binds to a protein called CD38, which is found on some types of immune cells and cancer cells, including myeloma cells. Daratumumab may block CD38 and help the immune system kill cancer cells. Teclistamab is a bispecific antibody that can bind to two different antigens at the same time. Teclistamab binds to B-cell maturation antigen, a protein found on some B-cells and myeloma cells, and CD3 on T-cells (a type of white blood cell) and may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Pomalidomide is in a class of medications called immunomodulatory agents. It works by helping the immune system kill cancer cells and by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Dexamethasone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to reduce inflammation and lower the body's immune response to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Carfilzomib, a type of proteasome inhibitor, blocks the action of enzymes called proteasomes, which may help keep cancer cells from growing and may kill them. Giving daratumumab and teclistamab may be more effective than the usual treatment of daratumumab, pomalidomide, dexamethasone or daratumumab, carfilzomib and dexamethasone in reducing myeloma cells to undetectable levels in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Testing Trametinib as a Potential Targeted Treatment in Cancers With NF1 Genetic Changes (MATCH-Subprotocol S1)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial identifies the effects of trametinib in patients whose cancer has a has a genetic change called NF1 mutation. Trametinib blocks proteins called MEK1 and MEK2, which may be needed for cancer cell growth when an NF1 mutation is present. Researchers hope to learn if trametinib will shrink this type of cancer or stop its growth.

Testing BVD-523FB (Ulixertinib) as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With Genetic Changes (MATCH - Subprotocol Z1L)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well BVD-523FB (ulixertinib) works in treating patients with cancer that has certain genetic changes. BVD-523FB (ulixertinib) is used in patients whose cancer has a mutated (changed) form of a gene called BRAF. It is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of proteins that signal cancer cells to multiply. This helps slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

Testing Afatinib as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With EGFR Genetic Changes (MATCH - Subprotocol A)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well afatinib works in treating patients with cancer that has certain genetic changes. Afatinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It is used in patients whose cancer has a certain mutation (change) in the EGFR gene. It works by blocking the action of mutated EGFR that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Testing Sunitinib as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With cKIT Genetic Changes (MATCH - Subprotocol V)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well sunitinib in treating patients with cancer that has certain genetic changes. Sunitinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It is used in patients whose cancer has a certain mutation (change) in the cKIT gene. It works by blocking the action of mutated cKIT that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

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

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.

Response-Based Dose Reduction of Linvoseltamab in the Treatment of Relapsed, Refractory, or Triple-Class Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

This phase I/II trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of early, response-based dose reduction of linvoseltamab in the treatment of patients multiple myeloma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed), that does not respond to treatment (refractory), or that is resistant to three classes of therapeutic agents, including proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory agents, and monoclonal antibodies (triple-class relapsed/refractory). Linvoseltamab is a bispecific antibody. Upon administration, linvoseltamab binds to the BCMA protein on cancer cells and the CD3 protein on T cells (a type of immune cell). This generates an immune response that stimulates the T cells to kill the cancer cells. Optimal dosing schedules of linvoseltamab have not yet been determined. Reducing the dosage of linvoseltamab may reduce treatment-related side effects while maintaining long-term disease outcomes.

Testing the Combination of Two Approved Drugs and One Experimental Drug in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

This phase I/II trial tests the safety, side effects, best dose, and effectiveness of iberdomide in combination with belantamab mafodotin and dexamethasone in treating patients with multiple myeloma (MM) that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or that does not respond to treatment (refractory). Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects white blood cells called plasma cells, which are made in the bone marrow and are part of the immune system. Multiple myeloma cells have a protein on their surface called B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) that allows the cancer cells to survive and grow. Immunotherapy with iberdomide, may induce changes in body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Belantamab mafodotin has been designed to attach to the BCMA protein, which may cause the myeloma cell to become damaged and die. Dexamethasone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to reduce inflammation and lower the body's immune response to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Iberdomide plus belantamab mafodotin may help slow or stop the growth of cancer in patients with multiple myeloma.

Study of Selinexor With Carfilzomib, Isatuximab and Dexamethasone for Patients With Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

The primary objective of this Phase Ib/II trial is to study the safety and tolerability of the combination of selinexor, carfilzomib, isatuximab-OBDS\*\* and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least one line of therapy. The phase Ib portion comprises the safety run-in with 6-12 patients, with the option to reduce the selinexor dose from 40 mg to 20 mg if the higher dose reaches the prescribed toxicity threshold. The Phase II portion of the trial will test the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) in an expansion cohort of up to 50 patients.

A Study to Learn How Patients With Triple Class Refractory Multiple Myeloma (TCR-MM) Are Treated in Italian Centers for Blood Related Diseases

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a type of cancer of the white blood cells, called plasma cells. These plasma cells help in fighting infections. TCR-MM is when the cancer does not get treated with the 3 main classes of medicines used to treat this disease. The purpose of this study is to learn about the present clinical practice in Italy and describe the standard of care that will be given to patients with TCR-MM, and their treatment costs, in around 25 centers who treat patients with blood diseases. Standard of care (SoC) is the treatment that is accepted as a proper treatment for a certain type of disease and that is widely used by doctors. The study is seeking for participants who are: * 18 years of age or older * Confirmed to have MM * do not show any response when treated with the 3 main classes of medicines used to treat MM Data of participants who received the TCR treatment between 01 December 2021 and 31 May will be collected. The main data source for the study will be the patient medical record. No clinical visits, examinations, or procedures are required as part of this study.

Testing Crizotinib as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With MET Exon 14 Deletion Genetic Changes (MATCH - Subprotocol C2)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well crizotinib works to treat patients with cancers with MET exon 14 deletion genetic changes. Crizotinib is in a group of medications called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow and spread. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow.

Testing Crizotinib as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With MET Genetic Changes (MATCH - Subprotocol C1)

This phase II MATCH treatment trial tests how well crizotinib works in treating patients with solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) or that does not respond to treatment (refractory) and who have MET gene amplification. Crizotinib is in a class of medications called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of enzymes that cancer cells need to grow and spread. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow.