Clinical trial Recruiting at 13 sites Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Treating relapse of minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma patients

Official title: The Relapse from MRD Negativity As Indication for Treatment (REMNANT) Study

Run by Oslo University Hospital · NCT04513639 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if starting treatment sooner for minimal residual disease can help people with multiple myeloma live longer and feel better compared to waiting until their disease gets worse.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment176 (estimated)
SponsorOslo University Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsdaratumumab
Locations13 sites (Ålesund and 12 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 27, 2020
Main results expectedJune 1, 2031
Study endsJune 1, 2032
Registry record updatedMarch 20, 2025
Trial IDNCT04513639 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma eligible for high-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with advanced disease or those who do not meet the eligibility criteria for high-dose therapy 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

The REMNANT study evaluates the effectiveness of early treatment for minimal residual disease (MRD) relapse in multiple myeloma patients compared to standard treatment at progressive disease. Initially, 391 patients will receive standard first-line treatment and undergo autologous stem cell transplantation. Those achieving MRD negativity will be randomized to receive second-line treatment either upon MRD reappearance or at progressive disease. The study aims to determine if early intervention can prolong progression-free and overall survival.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve survival outcomes for multiple myeloma patients by allowing earlier intervention at MRD relapse.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with early intervention strategies in multiple myeloma, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria part one:

* Each patient must meet all of the following inclusion criteria to be enrolled in the study:

  1. Patient with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (IMWG criteria) eligible for high-dose therapy and ASCT.
  2. Patient must be \>18 and \< 75 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent
  3. Must have measurable disease as defined by the International Myeloma Working Group; serum monoclonal paraprotein (M-protein) level \> 10 g/L or light chain multiple myeloma without measurable disease in the serum; serum immunoglobulin FLC \> 100 mg/L and abnormal serum immunoglobulin kappa lambda FLC ratio.
  4. Voluntary written informed consent
  5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1, or 2. ECOG 3 can be enrolled if caused by myeloma.
  6. Patient must be willing and able to adhere to the study protocol visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
  7. Female of childbearing potential (FCBP) must have a confirmed negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days prior to inclusion.
  8. FCBP and male subject who are sexually active with FCBP must agree to use highly effective concomitant methods of contraceptive during the study and for at least 28 days following the last study drug dose. Male subjects must use contraception and refrain from donating sperm for at least 28 days after the last dose of lenalidomide according to Pregnancy Prevention Plan (Appendix 4: Contraceptive Guidance and Collection of Pregnancy Information).

     Inclusion Criteria part two:
* Each patient must meet all of the following inclusion criteria to be enrolled in the study

  1. Patient must be MRD negative measured by Euroflow NGF after 1.L therapy. The cutoff for inclusion into part 2 will be 100 PC per 10 mill. nucleated cells monitored in BM.
  2. Has received 1.L treatment in part 1 of the study.
  3. ECOG performance status score 0, 1 or 2

Exclusion Criteria part one:

1. Received more than one cycle of induction treatment for multiple myeloma.
2. Patient with ongoing or active systemic infection, active hepatitis B or C virus infection or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive
3. Concurrent medical or psychiatric condition or disease that is incompatible to HDM and ASCT or that will likely result in reduced study compliance and reduce ability to follow study procedures, or that in the opinion of the investigator, would constitute a hazard for participating in this study.
4. No active malignancy with a lower life expectancy than myeloma
5. Female patient who have a positive serum pregnancy test during the screening period.
6. Female patient who is lactating during the screening period but are not willing to stop lactating prior to the first treatment cycle starts.
7. Known allergy to any of the study medications, their analogues, or excipients in the various formulations of any agent.

Exclusion Criteria part two:

1. No active malignancy with a lower life expectancy than myeloma
2. Known allergy to any of the study medications, their analogues, or excipients in the various formulations of any agent

Where it's running

  • Ålesund Hospital
    Ålesund, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Haukeland University Hospital
    Bergen, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Nordland Hospital Bodø
    Bodø, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Sykehuset Ostfold
    Fredrikstad, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Førde Central Hospital
    Førde, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Sørlandet Hospital Kristiansand
    Kristiansand, Norway
    Recruiting
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  • Levanger Hospital
    Levanger, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Akershus University Hospital
    Lørenskog, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Oslo University Hospital
    Oslo, Norway
    Recruiting
  • Helse Stavanger HF
    Stavanger, Norway
    Recruiting
  • University Hospital North Norway
    Tromsø, Norway
    Recruiting
  • St. Olavs Hospital
    Trondheim, Norway
    Recruiting
  • The Hospital of Vestfold
    Tønsberg, Norway
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Fredrik Schjesvold, MD, PhD — Oslo University Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Anne-Marie Rasmussen, PhD
  • Email: annemra55@gmail.com
  • Phone: +4799791064

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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.
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