Multiple Myeloma

The researchers noted variations in time to treatment initiation and choice of therapy across the 3 healthcare settings, with factors such as distance from the hospital and income levels playing significant roles in delays of treatment.

On August 14, 2023, the FDA accelerated the approval of elranatamab-bcmm (Elrexfio; Pfizer), a bispecific B-cell maturation antigen–directed CD3 T-cell engager, for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 4 previous lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.

On August 9, 2023, the FDA accelerated the approval of talquetamab-tgvs (Talvey; Janssen Biotech), a bispecific GPRC5D-directed CD3 T-cell engager, for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have previously received at least 4 lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.

Response to treatment with a regimen of daratumumab (Darzalex) plus lenalidomide (Revlimid; DR) was greater and minimal residual disease (MRD) was achieved more frequently compared with a regimen of lenalidomide plus dexamethasone (Rd) in the first randomized phase 3 clinical trial dedicated to frail, transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Updated phase 2 results of the MonumenTAL-1 study showed promising efficacy and a tolerable safety profile with talquetamab, a novel T-cell–redirecting bispecific antibody, in patients with RRMM.

Real-world analysis of patients with MM determines treatment patterns and survival outcomes in patients with t(11;14) compared to patients with high- and standard-risk cytogenetics.

REGN5458, a BCMAxCD38 bispecific antibody, demonstrated early durable responses with a tolerable safety profile and low rates of CRS in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Final analysis of ICARIA-MM demonstrated a 6.9-month improvement in survival with Isa-Pd compared to Pd alone in RRMM patients.