Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Impact of the PASCA Program on Complications in Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant

Official title: PASCA-MM Study. Impact of the PASCA (PArcours de Santé au Cours du CAncer) Program on Complications Associated With Multiple Myeloma and/or Its Treatments in the Context of a First Hematopoietic Stem Cell Autograft, in Adults Aged 18 to 70.

Run by Centre Leon Berard · NCT05947136 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a special care program can help people with multiple myeloma have fewer complications during their stem cell transplant compared to standard care.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment204 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Leon Berard
Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Épagny and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 19, 2024
Main results expectedJune 14, 2028
Study endsSeptember 14, 2029
Registry record updatedJune 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT05947136 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 with symptomatic multiple myeloma eligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of other primary cancers or those unable to participate due to medical or social reasons may 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of the PASCA program in managing complications associated with multiple myeloma and its treatments during the first autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Patients will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, receiving proactive care and referrals based on screening results, or a control group, receiving standard care. The study aims to identify and address seven primary complications and thirteen secondary complications through a structured healthcare network. The approach emphasizes early intervention and standardized decision-making to improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce complications and improve the quality of care for multiple myeloma patients undergoing treatment.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with proactive management approaches in similar patient populations, indicating potential for success in this trial.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥ 18 years old and ≤ 70 years old.
2. Patient treated in an investigation center.
3. Symptomatic multiple myeloma eligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
4. In complete response, complete response, very good complete response, or partial before HSCT.
5. First induction-type treatment (Isa-KRD/dara-VRD/dara-VTD/VRD/VTD/dara-VRD), intensification therapy with melphalan, HSCT, consolidation, maintenance including at least one drug immunomodulator.
6. ECOG performance status WHO ≤ 2.
7. No history or coexistence of other primary cancer apart from basal cell cancer cutaneous
8. Able to understand, read and write French.
9. Having signed and dated the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to be monitored for medical, social, family, geographical or psychological, throughout the duration of the study.
2. Deprived of liberty by court or administrative decision.
3. Not affiliated with a health insurance plan.
4. Not having declared an attending physician.
5. Not domiciled in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region or in the Saône-et-Loire department.
6. Not available and/or not willing to participate in the project for the entire duration of the study.
7. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, people in emergency situations, people incapable of personally giving their consent including adults under guardianship

Where it's running

  • CH Annecy Genevois
    Épagny, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU La Tronche
    Grenoble, France
    Recruiting
  • Centre Léon Bérard
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting
  • CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE de MONTPELLIER
    Montpellier, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU de St-Etienne
    Saint-Etienne, France
    Recruiting
  • Le Centre Hôpitaux Nord-Ouest Villefranche-sur-Saône
    Villefranche-sur-Saône, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.