Combining teclistamab and talquetamab with daratumumab and lenalidomide for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Official title: A Phase 3 Randomized Study Comparing Teclistamab in Combination With Daratumumab SC and Lenalidomide (Tec-DR) and Talquetamab in Combination With Daratumumab SC and Lenalidomide (Tal-DR) Versus Daratumumab SC, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (DRd) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Who Are Either Ineligible or Not Intended for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant as Initial Therapy
Run by Janssen Research & Development, LLC · NCT05552222 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two new treatment combinations for people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma to see if they work better than the standard treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1590 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Janssen Research & Development, LLC Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | teclistamab, talquetamab, daratumumab, chemotherapy |
| Locations | 270 sites (Gilbert, Arizona and 269 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 25, 2022 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2031 |
| Study ends | October 28, 2033 |
| Registry record updated | November 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05552222 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals who have been newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma and are not eligible for high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have previously received therapy for multiple myeloma will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two treatment combinations for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Participants will receive either teclistamab combined with daratumumab and lenalidomide or talquetamab combined with daratumumab and lenalidomide, and these will be compared against a standard treatment of daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone. The goal is to determine which combination provides better outcomes for patients who are not candidates for high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer more effective treatment options for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar combination therapies in treating multiple myeloma, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of multiple myeloma according to the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) diagnostic criteria * Be newly diagnosed and not considered a candidate for high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) due to: ineligible due to advanced age OR; ineligible due to the presence of comorbid condition(s) likely to have a negative impact on tolerability of high-dose chemotherapy with ASCT OR; deferral of high-dose chemotherapy with ASCT as initial treatment * Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 to 2 * A participant must agree not to be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant while enrolled in this study or within 6 months after the last dose of study treatment * A participant must agree not to plan to father a child while enrolled in this study or within 100 days after the last dose of study treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Received any prior therapy for multiple myeloma or smoldering myeloma other than a short course of corticosteroids (not to exceed total of 160 milligrams \[mg\] dexamethasone or equivalent). In addition, received a cumulative dose of systemic corticosteroids equivalent to greater than or equals to (\>=) 20 mg of dexamethasone within 14 days before randomization * Had plasmapheresis within 28 days of randomization * Had a stroke, transient ischemic attack, or seizure within 6 months prior to randomization * Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to teclistamab or talquetamab excipients * Known contraindications to the use of daratumumab or lenalidomide per local prescribing information * Myeloma Frailty Index of \>=2 with the exception of participants who have a score of 2 based on age alone
Where it's running
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Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gilbert, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
University of Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
UCSF Fresno
Clovis, California, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope Duarte
Duarte, California, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
Irvine, California, United States Recruiting -
Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic
Los Alamitos, California, United States Recruiting
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ChristianaCare Helen F Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute
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Memorial Healthcare System
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AdventHealth Medical Group Blood & Marrow Transplant at Orlando
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Cleveland Clinic Florida
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University Of Illinois Medical Center
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LSUHSC Shreveport Feist-Weiller Cancer Center
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Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion
Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Cancer And Hematology Centers of Western Michigan PC
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Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital
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Henry Ford Providence Southfield CK Potluri Cancer Center
Southfield, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Nebraska Cancer Specialists
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Recruiting -
Astera Cancer Care
East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States Recruiting -
Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY
East Syracuse, New York, United States Recruiting -
Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Lake Success, New York, United States Recruiting -
NYU Langone Hospital Long Island
Mineola, New York, United States Recruiting -
Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Levine Cancer Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Durham VAMC
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
The Christ Hospital Cancer Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Oncology Hematology Care
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
The Ohio State University- James Cancer Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
OhioHealth
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting
+220 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Study Contact
- Email: Participate-In-This-Study1@its.jnj.com
- Phone: 844-434-4210
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.