Clinical Research Directory

A Proof-of-Concept Study to Learn Whether Linvoseltamab Can Eliminate Abnormal Plasma Cells That May Lead to Multiple Myeloma in Adult Patients With High-Risk Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance or Non-High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

This study is researching an investigational drug called linvoseltamab ("study drug") in participants at moderate risk of developing multiple myeloma (about 3 to 10% average annual risk), a group that consists of patients with precancerous conditions called High-Risk Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (HR-MGUS) and Non-High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (NHR-SMM). The primary purpose of the study is to understand how well the study drug can eliminate abnormal plasma cells and laboratory signs of HR-MGUS and NHR-SMM. The study is looking at several other research questions, including: * How many participants treated with linvoseltamab have improvement of their HR-MGUS or NHR-SMM? * What side effects may happen from taking the study drug? * How much study drug is in the blood at different times? * Whether the body makes antibodies against the study drug (which could make the drug less effective or could lead to side effects).

A Prospective Multicenter Study of the Effects of Plant-based Diets on Gut Microbiome and Derived Metabolites in Patients Affected by Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Our overarching hypothesis is that plant-based diets will induce beneficial modifications of the gut microbiota favoring short fatty acid (SCFA)-producing commensals and a more advantageous CD8/Th17 ratio in sMM patients, thus preventing evolution to MM. Goal of this national, prospective, multicenter study is to demonstrate that plant-based diets substantially modify the gut microbiome inducing increased production of SCFAs in patients affected by sMM. The study will involve up to 62 patients affected by sMM. 56 Enrolled and eligible patients will be encouraged to consume a balanced diet rich in fiber for the entire duration of the trial (i.e., 12 weeks). Patients will choose among a list of different diet plans or individual food according to the personal tastes and preference. Free outpatient medical visit will be performed at enrollment and at week 12, and nutritional counseling will be given at the time of enrollment, one month later and on demand. As in line with routine diagnosis and follow-up of for patients affected by sMM, the investigators will collect bone marrow aspirates and peripheral blood at the time of screening, for plasma, serum, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), while stool samples will be collected immediately before diet initiation. The investigators will also collect stool samples 4 and 12 weeks after diet initiation, and peripheral blood at 12 weeks after study initiation (as per routine clinical follow-up of this patient population). Dietary measurements will be conducted along the entire duration of the nutritional regimen by questionnaires. Biological paired comparison will be conducted between data obtained from samples collected at time 0 and samples collected 4 and 12 weeks later.

A Proof-of-Concept Trial to Study the Safety and Activity of Linvoseltamab in Participants With Smoldering Multiple Myeloma at High Risk of Developing Multiple Myeloma

This study is researching an investigational drug called linvoseltamab ("study drug") in participants at high risk of developing multiple myeloma (MM), a group commonly labeled as high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (HR-SMM). The aim of the study is to understand the safety and tolerability (how your body reacts to linvoseltamab) as well as the effectiveness (how well linvoseltamab eliminates plasma cells and prevents the development of MM) of the study drug. There are 2 parts to the study. * In Part 1, linvoseltamab will be given to a small number of participants to study the early side effects (safety) of the study drug and make sure the treatment is acceptable. * In Part 2, linvoseltamab will be given to more participants to continue to assess the side effects of the study drug and to evaluate the ability of linvoseltamab to treat HR-SMM and prevent progression to MM. The study is looking at several other research questions, including: * How many participants treated with linvoseltamab (study drug) have improvement of their HR-SMM? * What side effects may happen from taking the study drug? * How much study drug is in your blood at different times? * Whether the body makes antibodies against the study drug (which could make the drug less effective or could lead to side effects)

CHAAMP (CHArlotte Advocate MGUS Project) Internal Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to identify multiple myeloma in the precancerous MGUS stage in order to reduce the risk of delayed diagnosis of multiple myeloma, decrease morbidity related to multiple myeloma at progression, and improve long term outcomes.

Integrative Multi-omics Analysis to Predict Monoclonal Gammopathies Clinical Evolution

This prospective, multicenter, observational study aims to identify molecular and immunological markers associated with disease progression in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). By integrating genomic, transcriptomic, immunophenotypic, and oral microbiome analyses, the study seeks to characterize the biological mechanisms underlying the transition to symptomatic multiple myeloma (MM). The study also includes in vitro modeling to investigate bone damage and immune dysfunction. Healthy volunteers (HV) undergoing joint replacement surgery for osteoarthritis will serve as controls. The ultimate goal is to improve early risk stratification and support future preventive strategies through a multi-omics approach. There is a pressing need for new strategies to identify high-risk individuals based on biological rather than purely clinical parameters. This study proposes an integrative, multi-omics approach to investigate the transition from MGUS/SMM to MM. By analyzing the immunome and oral microbiome alongside molecular profiling, the goal is to identify reliable biomarkers of progression. The resulting insights could be enable more accurate risk stratification and guide the design of future preventive clinical trials aimed at delaying or halting disease evolution.

Curcumin and Piperine in Patients on Surveillance for Monoclonal Gammopathy, Smoldering Myeloma or Prostate Cancer

To explore the use of curcumin and piperine supplementation at a dose of 4 gram/5mg twice a day in early stage prostate cancer patient undergoing active surveillance or patients on observation for MGUS/ low-risk smoldering myeloma.