Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment70 (estimated)
SponsorThe Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Government
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy
Locations1 site (Wolverhampton)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 22, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedApril 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT04234022 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

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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

  • The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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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.