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A Study of Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel Versus Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

A Phase 3 Randomized Study Comparing Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel Versus Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Who Are Transplant Eligible

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05257083
Acronym
CARTITUDE-6
Enrollment
759
Registered
2022-02-25
Start date
2023-10-10
Completion date
2040-08-01
Last updated
2026-03-17

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Conditions

Multiple Myeloma

Keywords

Cellular Therapy, CAR-T Therapy, BCMA CAR-T, Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) followed by Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel versus Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DVRd) followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients.

Detailed description

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant plasma cell disorder characterized by the production of monoclonal immunoglobulin (Ig) proteins or protein fragments (M proteins) that have lost their function. JNJ-68284528 (ciltacabtagene autoleucel \[cilta-cel\]) is an autologous chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy that targets B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) that is being evaluated to treat participants with multiple myeloma. The primary hypothesis is that in transplant-eligible participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM), cilta-cel will significantly improve progression-free survival (PFS) and Sustained MRD-negative CR rate compared with Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT). Approximately 750 participants (375 per arm) will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio into 2 arms.

Interventions

DRUGDaratumumab

Daratumumab will be administered SC.

DRUGBortezomib

Bortezomib will be administered SC.

DRUGLenalidomide

Lenalidomide will be administered orally.

DRUGDexamethasone

Dexamethasone will be administered orally.

Cilta-cel will be administered intravenously

DRUGCyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide will be administered intravenously.

DRUGFludarabine

Fludarabine will be administered intravenously.

Sponsors

Stichting European Myeloma Network
Lead SponsorNETWORK
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
CollaboratorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Participants with documented NDMM according to IMWG diagnostic criteria, for whom high-dose therapy and ASCT are part of the intended initial treatment plan. * Measurable disease, as assessed by central laboratory, at screening as defined by any of the following: 1. Serum monoclonal paraprotein (M-protein) level ≥1.0 g/dL or urine M-protein level ≥200 mg/24 hours; or 2. Light chain MM without measurable disease in serum or urine: serum Ig free-light chain (FLC) ≥10 mg/dL and abnormal serum Ig kappa lambda FLC ratio. * ECOG performance status of grade 0 or 1 * Clinical laboratory values within prespecified range.

Exclusion criteria

* Prior treatment with CAR-T therapy directed at any target. * Any prior BCMA target therapy. * Any prior therapy for MM or smoldering myeloma other than a short course of corticosteroids * Received a strong cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4 inducer within 5 half-lives prior to randomization * Received or plans to receive any live, attenuated vaccine (except for COVID-19 vaccines) within 4 weeks prior to randomization. * Known active, or prior history of central nervous system (CNS) involvement or clinical signs of meningeal involvement of MM * Stroke or seizure within 6 months of signing Informed Consent Form (ICF)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression free survival (PFS)up to 10 years ( or 300 PFS events)Progression free survival is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented PD, as defined in the IMWG criteria, or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first
Sustained MRD-negative CRup to 24 monthsSustained MRD-negative CR is defined as being MRD negative by bone marrow aspirate, as determined by NGS with a sensitivity of at least 10-5, and meeting the IMWG criteria for CR, and with MRD-negativity status confirmed at a minimum 12 months apart and without any examination showing MRD-positive status or PD in between.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Response (OR)up to 17 yearsOR is defined as participants who achieve a partial response (PR) or better according to the IMWG criteria.
Complete Response (CR) or better statusup to 17 yearsCR or better is defined as percentage of participants who achieve a CR response or Stringent Complete Response (sCR) response according to the IMWG criteria.
Overall Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) -negative CRup to 17 yearsachieving MRD-negative CR, as determined by NGS at any time after the date of randomization before initiation of subsequent antimyeloma therapy.
Time to subsequent antimyeloma therapyup to 17 yearsTime to subsequent anti-myeloma therapy is defined as the time from randomization to the start of subsequent anti-myeloma therapy.
Progression Free Survival on Next-line Therapy (PFS2)up to 17 yearsthe time from the date of randomization to the date of event, defined as PD as assessed by investigator that starts after the next line of subsequent therapy, or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.
Overall Survival (OS)up to 17 yearsOverall survival is measured from the date of randomization to the date of the participant's death.
Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) as Assessed by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC-QLQ-C30) Scale Scoreup to 17 yearsThe EORTC QLQ-C30 includes 30 items in 5 functional scales (physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social), 1 global health status scale, 3 symptom scales (pain, fatigue, nausea/vomiting), and 6 single symptom items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties). The responses are reported using a verbal rating scale. The item and scale scores are transformed to a 0 to 100 scale. A higher score represents greater HRQoL, better functioning, and more (worse) symptoms.
Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life as Assessed by MySIm-Q Scale Scoreup to 17 yearsThe MySIm-Q is a disease-specific PRO assessment complementary to the EORTC-QLQ-C30. It includes 17 items with recall period of "7 days" and responses are reported on a 5-point verbal rating scale. Item responses are scored from 0 to 4. Higher scores indicate greater severity/impact.
Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life as Assessed by European Quality of Life - 5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Scale Scorup to 17 yearsThe EQ-5D-5L is a generic measure of health status. The EQ-5D-5L is a 5-item questionnaire that assesses 5 domains including mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each of the 5 dimensions is divided into 5 levels of perceived problems, where Level 1: no problem, Level 2: slight problems, Level 3: moderate problems, Level 4: severe problems and Level 5: extreme problems, plus a visual analog scale rating "health today" with anchors ranging from 0 (worst imaginable health state) to 100 (best imaginable health state).
Change from Baseline in Health-Related Quality of Life as Assessed by Patient Global Impression of Symptom Severity (PGIS) Scale Scoreup to 17 yearsThe PGIS uses 2 items to assess the participant's perception of the severity of their disease symptoms and impact using a 5-point verbal rating scale. Score ranges from 1 (None) to 5 (Very Severe).
Patient-reported Outcomes Version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE)up to 280 daysThe National Cancer Institute's PRO-CTCAE is an item library of common adverse events experienced by people with cancer that are appropriate for self-reporting. Each symptom selected for inclusion can be rated by up to 3 attributes characterizing the presence/frequency, severity, and/or interference that ranges from 0 to 4 with higher scores indicating higher frequency or greater severity/impact.

Countries

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 18, 2026