Subcutaneous daratumumab in the thigh versus the abdomen for adults with plasma cell disorders

A Phase I/II Study of Subcutaneous Daratumumab Administration in the Anterior Upper Thigh Vs Abdomen in Patients With Plasma Cell Disorders

This trial tests whether giving subcutaneous daratumumab in the thigh instead of the abdomen is safe and gives similar blood levels in adults with multiple myeloma or AL amyloidosis starting daratumumab.

Quick facts

• Phase: PHASE1; PHASE2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years and up
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore (other)
• Drugs / interventions: daratumumab, CAR-T, prednisone
• Locations: 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland)
• Trial ID: NCT07075510 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 1/2 interventional trial comparing subcutaneous daratumumab given in the thigh versus the abdomen in patients with plasma cell disorders. Eligible adults have multiple myeloma or AL amyloidosis and are starting a daratumumab-containing regimen, and may be daratumumab‑naive or have not received daratumumab within the prior six months. The study measures safety, tolerability, and serum drug concentrations with scheduled pharmacokinetic blood draws and adverse event monitoring. The trial is sponsored by the University of Maryland with collaboration from Johnson & Johnson and requires in-person dosing visits and follow-up at the study center.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (≥18) with histologically confirmed multiple myeloma or AL amyloidosis who plan to start a daratumumab-containing regimen and have not received daratumumab within the prior six months.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have inadequate organ function or active infections, or who recently received daratumumab or other disqualifying therapies may not be eligible or unlikely to benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, it could show that thigh injections are as safe and effective as abdominal injections, offering patients and clinicians more flexible and potentially more comfortable dosing options.

How similar studies have performed: Subcutaneous daratumumab formulations are already FDA-approved and have demonstrated efficacy and tolerability, but direct comparisons of thigh versus abdominal injection sites are limited.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of MM (newly diagnosed or relapsed) or AL amyloid with planned therapy with daratumumab-based regimen. and has not received daratumumab previously or has received daratumumab \> 6 months prior to planned Cycle 1 Day 1 alone or in combination with other regimens per investigator discretion.
2. Provide signed written informed consent
3. 18 years or older (at the time consent is obtained)
4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2
5. Participants with a history of autologous stem cell transplant or prior CAR-T cell therapy can enroll on the study provided that:

   1. Therapy was \>100 days prior to study enrollment
   2. No active infection(s)
6. Adequate organ system function
7. Female participants: Contraceptive use for those participating in clinical studies (men or women) should be consistent with local regulations: A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies:

   1. Is not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR
   2. Is a WOCBP and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective (with a failure rate of \<1% per year), preferably with low user dependency, during the intervention period and for at least 12 months after the last dose of study intervention and agrees not to donate eggs (ova, oocytes) for the purpose of reproduction during this period. The Investigator should evaluate the effectiveness of the contraceptive method in relationship to the first dose of study intervention.

      * A WOCBP must have a negative highly sensitive serum pregnancy test (as required by local regulations) within 72 hours before the first dose of study intervention.
      * We will review the medical history, menstrual history, and recent sexual activity to decrease the risk for inclusion of a woman with a new undetected pregnancy.

   Non childbearing potential is defined as follows (by other than medical reasons):
   * ≥45 years of age and has not had menses for \>1 year
   * Patients who have been amenorrhoeic for \<2 years without history of a hysterectomy and oophorectomy must have a follicle stimulating hormone value in the postmenopausal range
   * Post-hysterectomy, post-bilateral oophorectomy, or post-tubal ligation.
8. Male participants: contraceptive use should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.

   Male participants are eligible to participate if they agree to the following during the intervention period and for 6 months after the last dose of study treatment to allow for clearance of any altered sperm:

   a. Refrain from donating sperm PLUS either:
   * Be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a long term and persistent basis) and agree to remain abstinent. OR
   * Must agree to use contraception/barrier and use a male condom, even if they have undergone a successful vasectomy, and female partner to use an additional highly effective contraceptive method with a failure rate of \<1% per year when having sexual intercourse with a woman of childbearing potential
9. All prior treatment-related toxicities (defined by National Cancer Institute- Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0) must be ≤ Grade 1 at the time of enrollment except for alopecia and Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy.
10. Participants are able to comply with visit schedule and agree to weekly visits for 9 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Systemic anti-myeloma therapy within ≤14 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter, or plasmapheresis within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug
2. Systemic treatment with high dose steroids (equivalent to \>60 mg prednisone daily for ≥4 days) within the past 14 days if administered to treat MM or non- MM disease
3. Evidence of active bleeding
4. Any major surgery within the last 28 days
5. Presence of active renal condition (infection, requirement for dialysis or any other condition that could affect participant's safety). Participants with isolated proteinuria resulting from MM are eligible, provided participants fulfil entry criteria (as defined by inclusion criteria #6)
6. Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric disorder or other conditions (including lab abnormalities) that could interfere participants' safety, obtaining informed consent or compliance with study procedures.
7. Current unstable liver disease per Investigator assessment defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal or gastric varices, persistent jaundice, or cirrhosis. NOTE: Stable non-cirrhotic chronic liver disease (including Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones) is acceptable if participant otherwise meets entry criteria.
8. Other malignancies are excluded, except for malignancy from which the patients have been disease-free for more than 2 years. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, prostate cancer or in situ cervical or breast cancer that has undergone potentially curative therapy.
9. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) \< 50% of predicted normal. Note that FEV1 testing is required for participants suspected of having COPD and participants must be excluded if FEV1 is \< 50% of predicted normal.
10. Moderate or severe persistent asthma within the past 2 years (see Attachment XX), or uncontrolled asthma of any classification. Note that participants who currently have controlled intermittent asthma or controlled mild persistent asthma are allowed to participate.
11. History of cardiovascular disease including any of the following:

    1. History of clinically significant untreated arrhythmias, including clinically significant ECG abnormalities including second degree (Mobitz Type II) or third degree atrioventricular (AV) block.
    2. History of myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes (including unstable angina), coronary angioplasty, or stenting or bypass grafting within 3 months of screening.
    3. Class III or IV heart failure as defined by the New York Heart Association functional classification system.
    4. Uncontrolled hypertension.
12. Known immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reaction or idiosyncratic reaction to drugs chemically related to daratumumab
13. Active infection requiring treatment.
14. Presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), or hepatitis B core antibody (HbcAb), at screening or within 3 months prior to first dose of study treatment. Note: presence of Hep B surface antibody positivity as the only serologic marker (HBsAb) indicating previous vaccination will not exclude a participant provided that patient has a known history of prior HBV vaccination Positive hepatitis C antibody test result or positive hepatitis C RNA test result at screening or within 3 months prior to first dose of study treatment. NOTE: Participants with positive hepatitis C antibody due to prior resolved disease can be enrolled, only if a confirmatory negative Hepatitis C RNA test is obtained. Hepatitis RNA testing is optional and participants with negative hepatitis C antibody test are not required to also undergo hepatitis C RNA testing.
15. Pregnant or lactating female

Where this trial is running

Baltimore, Maryland

• University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ashraf Badros, MD — University of Maryland, Baltimore Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Sunita Philip

Conditions: Plasma Cell Disorder