Using Zn-DDC to target cancer stem cells in multiple myeloma
Official title: Zn-DDC to Target Hypoxia-NFkappaB-CSCs Pathway and Improve the Treatment Outcomes of Haematological Malignancies - A Translation Bench Study
Run by The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust · NCT04234022 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a drug called Zn-DDC can help target cancer stem cells in people with multiple myeloma and acute leukemia to see how well it works with other treatments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust Government |
| Drugs / interventions | immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Wolverhampton) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 22, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04234022 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over diagnosed with multiple myeloma or acute leukaemia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the effects of Zn-DDC, also known as Imuthiol, on cancer stem cells in patients with multiple myeloma and acute leukaemia. Up to 60 bone marrow samples from myeloma patients and 10 samples from other haematological malignancies will be collected during routine clinical care. Participants will provide additional bone marrow samples for analysis, which will help assess the drug's efficacy and safety in combination with other treatments like lenalidomide and pomalidomide. The study will also collect clinical data to correlate with the laboratory findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective and affordable treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma and other haematological malignancies.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies exploring the use of Imuthiol in cancer treatment, this specific approach targeting cancer stem cells in multiple myeloma is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with haematological malignancy - either myeloma or acute leukaemia * Patients must be 18 years or over * Patients must be willing and able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patients will not be entered
Where it's running
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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Supratik Basu — The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
- Study coordinator: Supratik Basu
- Email: supratik.basu@nhs.net
- Phone: 01902307999
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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.