Trial Outcomes & Findings for Response Adapted Therapy With Bortezomib/Dexamethasone Followed by Addition of Lenalidomide in Non Responders as Initial Treatment for Patients With Multiple Myeloma (NCT NCT01919086)

NCT ID: NCT01919086

Last Updated: 2026-03-02

Results Overview

(defined as \> or = to PR) after 4 cycles of response-adapted sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone (BD) followed by the addition of lenalidomide in suboptimal responders

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

30 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

after 4 cycles of response-adapted sequential therapy, up to 5 months

Results posted on

2026-03-02

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Overall Study
STARTED
30
Overall Study
COMPLETED
26
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Overall Study
Adverse Event
2
Overall Study
Physician Decision
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1

Baseline Characteristics

Response Adapted Therapy With Bortezomib/Dexamethasone Followed by Addition of Lenalidomide in Non Responders as Initial Treatment for Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 Participants
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Age, Continuous
76 years
n=41 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants
n=41 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 Participants
n=41 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
4 Participants
n=41 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
24 Participants
n=41 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
26 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=41 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
30 Participants
n=41 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: after 4 cycles of response-adapted sequential therapy, up to 5 months

(defined as \> or = to PR) after 4 cycles of response-adapted sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone (BD) followed by the addition of lenalidomide in suboptimal responders

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 Participants
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Overall Response Rate
Achieved > or = PR
30 Participants
Overall Response Rate
Did not achieve > or = PR
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after 8 cycles of response-adapted sequential therapy, up to 9 months

for the entire population after up to 8 cycles of response-adapted sequential therapy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 Participants
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Overall Response Rate
Achieved >or = PR
30 Participants
Overall Response Rate
Did not achieve >or = PR
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to eight cycles of treatment, up to 9 months

will be tabulated after the completion of cycle four and cycle eight (for those who would have completed 8 cycles), and the overall response rate for the entire population after up to eight cycles will be estimated and compared to the responses reported in the phase II study by Richardson et al. using the 3-drug-combination.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 Participants
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Response
Not Evaluable
2 Participants
Response
Complete Response
3 Participants
Response
Partial Response
25 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Before each drug dose, the patient will be evaluated for possible toxicities that may have occurred after the previous dose(s). Toxicities are to be assessed according to the NCI Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 4.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 Participants
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Number of Participants Evaluated for Toxicity
30 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 7 years

will be estimated for all patients using Kaplan-Meier methodology. This analysis will include all patients regardless of their transplantation status.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 Participants
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Progression-free Survival (PFS)
42 months
Interval 21.0 to 82.0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: Data were not collected due to this being a minor objective that is not crucial to the study. Resources were prioritized to primary and secondary outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: Data were not collected due to this being a minor objective that is not crucial to the study. Resources were prioritized to primary and secondary outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Population: Data were not collected due to this being a minor objective that is not crucial to the study. Resources were prioritized to primary and secondary outcomes.

QoL will be assessed in this study using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire - Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) and its corresponding multiple myeloma module (EORTC QLQ-MY20).

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 28 other events
Deaths: 17 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 participants at risk
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Delirium
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
13.3%
4/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Edema limbs
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Fatigue
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Fever
13.3%
4/30 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Hematuria
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatic failure
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcemia
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileus
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Laryngeal hemorrhage
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Localized edema
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Lung infection
13.3%
4/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Malaise
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolism and nutrition disorders- Other, specify
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle weakness lower limb
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Pain
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Sinus bradycardia
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Sinus tachycardia
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Skin infection
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Vascular disorders
Thromboembolic event
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory infection
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Vasovagal reaction
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Patients With Multiple Myeloma
n=30 participants at risk
This is a phase II, single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the response rate and toxicity of a response-adapted, sequential therapy, using bortezomib and dexamethasone, followed by the addition of lenalidomide in non-responders, in patients with untreated MM. Bortezomib: Bortezomib SC (or IV if SC not tolerated) 1.5 mg/m\^2, days 1, 8, 15 and 22 Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone 40 mg PO or IV days 1, 4, 8,15 and 22 or on a split-dose regimen. (20mg BIW). Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide may be added to the patient's regimen at any time if there is evidence of hematologic disease progression
Vascular disorders
Flushing
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Generalized muscle weakness
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperhidrosis
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypermagnesemia
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypertriglyceridemia
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Productive cough
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Rash pustular
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Weight loss
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Cognitive disturbance
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Constrictive pericarditis
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Eye disorders
Dry eye
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Eye disorders
Eye disorders - Other, specify
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other,
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Gen disorders & admin site conditions Other, spec
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Eye disorders
Glaucoma
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hoarseness
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hypertrichosis
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Lipase increased
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Localized edema
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Movements involuntary
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Muscle weakness left-sided
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Papulopustular rash
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral motor neuropathy
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Presyncope
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders - Other, specify
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Serum amylase increased
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary frequency
3.3%
1/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
93.3%
28/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
90.0%
27/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
90.0%
27/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
86.7%
26/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
66.7%
20/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
63.3%
19/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
60.0%
18/30 • 2 years
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
60.0%
18/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Fatigue
50.0%
15/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
50.0%
15/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
50.0%
15/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
46.7%
14/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
46.7%
14/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
43.3%
13/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
43.3%
13/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
40.0%
12/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
40.0%
12/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
36.7%
11/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
36.7%
11/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
33.3%
10/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Creatinine increased
33.3%
10/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Edema limbs
33.3%
10/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatremia
30.0%
9/30 • 2 years
Investigations
INR increased
26.7%
8/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
23.3%
7/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycemia
23.3%
7/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Pain
23.3%
7/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
20.0%
6/30 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
20.0%
6/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
16.7%
5/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
13.3%
4/30 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
13.3%
4/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Fever
13.3%
4/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Headache
10.0%
3/30 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcemia
10.0%
3/30 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
10.0%
3/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
10.0%
3/30 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Eye disorders
Blurred vision
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Chest pain - cardiac
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
General disorders
Chills
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Investigations
Cholesterol high
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
6.7%
2/30 • 2 years

Additional Information

Dr. Hani Hassoun, MD

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Phone: 646-608-3718

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place