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Optimizing the Real-World Use of BCMA-Targeted T-Cell-Engaging Therapies in Patients with Triple-Class-Exposed Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: An Italian Modified Delphi Consensus.

Michele Cavo, Melissa Bersanelli, Alessandro Corso, Carlotta Galeone, Silvia Mangiacavalli, Roberto Mina, Renato Zambello, Elisabetta Antonioli, Angelo Belotti, Cirino Botta and 11 more

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Michele CavoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4514-3227
Melissa BersanelliPfizer Italia, 00188 Rome, Italy.
Alessandro CorsoHematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Division, Hospital Legnano, 20025 Legnano, Italy.
Carlotta GaleoneBicocca-Applied Statistics Center (B-ASC), Department of Economics, Management and Statistics, University of Milan-Bicocca, Via Bicocca degli Arcimboldi 8, 20126 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1934-5167
Silvia MangiacavalliU.O.C. Ematologia 1, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9787-3083
Roberto MinaDivision of Hematology, Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8144-541X
Renato ZambelloDipartimento di Medicina (DIMED), Ematologia e Immunologia Clinic, Università di Padova, 35128 Padova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8799-5324
Elisabetta AntonioliHaematology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Angelo BelottiDepartment of Hematology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0617-3127
Cirino BottaDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1522-4504
Gabriele BudaEmatologia Univ, Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Università di Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
Francesco Di RaimondoA.O.U. Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", 95123 Catania, Italy.
Monica GalliHematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, 24127 Bergamo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2192-9460
Francesca GayDivision of Hematology 1, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Torino, 10126 Torino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8619-412X
Massimo OffidaniClinica di Ematologia, AOU delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2749-7347
Maria Teresa PetrucciHematology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0688-4882
Alessandra RomanoA.O.U. Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6333-4433
Elena ZamagniDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1422-7305
Antonella SemeraroPfizer Italia, 00188 Rome, Italy.
Barbara VeggiaPfizer Italia, 00188 Rome, Italy.
Paolo MarianiBicocca-Applied Statistics Center (B-ASC), Department of Economics, Management and Statistics, University of Milan-Bicocca, Via Bicocca degli Arcimboldi 8, 20126 Milan, Italy.

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Pfizer
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe treatment landscape of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) has significantly evolved with the introduction of novel classes of agents and, more recently, of T-cell-redirecting therapies, including bispecific antibodies (BsAbs). It is essential to enhance and harmonize the therapeutic management of BsAbs within clinical practice.

methodsWe performed a modified Delphi expert consensus study on the use of BsAbs targeting the B-Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) in patients with triple-class-exposed (TCE) RRMM. The study was conducted in April-November 2025 following established guidelines and best practices for defining consensus. The key phases in the use of anti-BCMA BsAbs were identified and explored.

resultsFifteen Italian hematologists with expertise in the care of TCE RRMM completed two Delphi rounds. Agreement (defined as ≥67% of panelists) was achieved on most of the topics evaluated. In particular, all panelists considered the step-up dosing phase feasible in an outpatient setting, under specific circumstances, and dosing de-escalation in responding patients to reduce the risk of adverse events. For most of them, anti-BCMA BsAb treatment is also feasible in several challenging subgroups, including frail patients (93% agreement) and those with high-risk cytogenetics (93%), extramedullary disease (93%), end-stage renal disease (86%), active plasma cell leukemia (79%), and central nervous system involvement (67%). In addition, agreement (93%) was reached on the possible sequential use of BCMA-targeting therapies, preferentially BsAbs following CAR-T, though a switch in the target antigen should primarily be considered.

conclusionsIn this article, we address the main challenges related to the real-world use of anti-BCMA BsAbs in patients with TCE RRMM, offering expert recommendations to complement existing guidelines and support clinical practice.

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B-cell maturation antigenbispecific antibodiesDelphi consensusmultiple myelomatreatmenttriple-class-exposed patients

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PMID42649886
PMCPMC13510884

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