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Trial reportCancer research and treatment2026

A Phase II Study of Daratumumab in Combination with Bortezomib and Dexamethasone in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Who Received One Prior Line of Therapy (KMM1906).

Kwai Han Yoo, Sang Eun Yoon, Ka-Won Kang, Jun Ho Yi, Min Kyoung Kim, Hyo Jung Kim, Sung-Hyun Kim, Joon Seong Park, Sung-Hoon Jung, Je-Jung Lee and 4 more

Abstract readClinical Trial, Phase IIMulticenter Study
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Kwai Han YooDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
Sang Eun YoonDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Ka-Won KangDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jun Ho YiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Min Kyoung KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Hyo Jung KimDivision of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea.
Sung-Hyun KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University Medical Center, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Joon Seong ParkDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Sung-Hoon JungDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital and Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea.
Je-Jung LeeDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital and Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea.
Chang-Ki MinDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Jae Hoon LeeDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
Duck ChoDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kihyun KimDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kihyunk@skku.edu.

Funding

Gachon University GCU-202309110001Janssen Korea
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDaratumumab combined with bortezomib and dexamethasone (DVd) has been established as the standard treatment for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) based on pivotal phase 3 trials. A subgroup analysis demonstrated enhanced efficacy in the second-line setting, although the fixed duration of bortezomib administration remained a limitation. Therefore, we conducted a phase II trial evaluating continuous bortezomib as maintenance in a DVd regimen for second-line treatment. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis phase II study (KCT0004352) enrolled patients with MM receiving second-line DVd therapy: daratumumab (16 mg/kg IV, weekly for cycles 1-3, every 3 weeks for cycles 4-8, every 4 weeks thereafter), bortezomib (1.3 mg/m2 subcutaneously, twice weekly for cycles 1-8, biweekly thereafter), and dexamethasone (20 mg IV or orally on treatment days), as in the pivotal trial. After nine cycles, daratumumab and bortezomib were continued until progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint was a ≥ very good partial response (VGPR). Secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), safety, and minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity assessed by EuroFlow-based next-generation flow in bone marrow.

resultsBetween June 2020 and 2021, 26 patients (median age, 72 years) from 10 Korean centers were enrolled. All had one prior treatment line; 73% had prior bortezomib, and 69% had prior immunomodulators. At a median follow-up of 25.4 months, 65% discontinued due to progression, death, or withdrawal. VGPR or better was achieved in 65%, with 23% MRD-negative. Median PFS was 21.8 months; OS was not reached. The 24-month OS rate was 69.2%. Grade 3 adverse events included thrombocytopenia and lymphopenia; 31% had serious adverse events, and 65% required dose modifications.

conclusionContinuous DVd therapy showed promising efficacy and manageable toxicity as a second-line option.

Indexed as

Antibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBortezomibDexamethasoneMultiple MyelomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeAntibodies, MonoclonalBortezomibdaratumumabDexamethasoneDaratumumabMultiple myelomaProteasome inhibitorsResidual neoplasmSalvage therapy

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PMID40610009
PMCPMC13382565

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