A Study of Combination of Daratumumab and Velcade (Bortezomib) Melphalan-Prednisone (DVMP) Compared to Velcade Melphalan-Prednisone (VMP) in Participants With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma

Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Industry)
Overall Status
Active, not recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT02195479
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of daratumumab to velcade (bortezomib) melphalan-prednisone (VMP) will prolong progression-free survival (PFS) compared with VMP alone in participants with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are ineligible for high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Detailed Description

The study consists of 3 phases: Screening Phase (within 21 days prior to randomization), Treatment Phase (Cycle 1 Day 1 to discontinuation of all study treatment), and Follow-up Phase (from discontinuation of all study treatment up to death, lost to follow up, withdrawal of consent, or the study ends, whichever occurs first). Treatment phase will include 2 treatments (Treatment A: participants will receive Velcade MelphalanPrednisone (VMP) alone and Treatment B: participants will receive daratumumab in combination with VMP).Two interim analyses are planned. The first will be to evaluate safety after a total of approximately 100 participants have been treated for at least 2 cycles or discontinued the study treatment. The second will be to evaluate cumulative interim safety and efficacy data, and will be performed when approximately 216 PFS events have been accumulated. The final OS analysis will occur when approximately 382 deaths have occurred. Efficacy will be primarily measured by comparison of PFS between the two treatment arms. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
706 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled, Open-label Study of VELCADE (Bortezomib) Melphalan-Prednisone (VMP) Compared to Daratumumab in Combination With VMP (D-VMP), in Subjects With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Who Are Ineligible for High-dose Therapy
Actual Study Start Date :
Dec 9, 2014
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Nov 21, 2017
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Jun 30, 2023

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Treatment Arm A (VMP Alone)

Participants will receive velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 , orally, once daily (on Days 1-4) and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally, once daily, on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9.

Drug: Velcade
Participants will receive velcade 1.3 mg/m^2, as subcutaneous injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9.

Drug: Melphalan
Participants will receive melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally, once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9.

Drug: Prednisone
Participants will receive prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally, once daily, on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9.

Experimental: Treatment Arm B (D-VMP)

Participants will receive velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally, once daily (on Days 1-4) and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally, once daily, on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition participants will also receive daratumumab 16 mg/kg as IV infusion, once weekly, for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or until the end of study. On days when daratumumab is given, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or PO is given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab administration as pre medication and prednisone substitute, and prednisone 60 mg/m2 once daily will be given on Days 2-4. Following amendment 7, participants will have the option to switch to daratumumab subcutaneous (SC) on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator.

Drug: Velcade
Participants will receive velcade 1.3 mg/m^2, as subcutaneous injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9.

Drug: Melphalan
Participants will receive melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally, once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9.

Drug: Prednisone
Participants will receive prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally, once daily, on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9.

Drug: Daratumumab IV
Participants will receive daratumumab 16 mg/kg as intravenous infusion, once weekly, for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then once every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or until the end of study .

Drug: Dexamethasone
Participants administered with dexamethasone 20 mg IV or PO is given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab administration as pre medication and prednisone substitute.

Drug: Daratumumab SC
Daratumumab SC will be administered by SC injection at a fixed dose of 1800 mg once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or until the end of study. Following amendment 7, participants can switch from daratumumab IV to daratumumab SC.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Progression Free Survival (PFS) [From randomization to either disease progression or death whichever occurs first (up to 2.4 years)]

    PFS- duration from date of randomization to Progressive disease (PD)/death, whichever occurs first. PD per IMWG criteria-Increase of 25% from lowest response value in one of following: Serum and urine M-component (absolute increase >=0.5 gram per deciliter [g/dL] and >=200 milligram [mg]/24 hours respectively); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved free light chain (FLC) levels (absolute increase>10 mg/dL); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels,without measurable disease by FLC levels,bone marrow Plasma cells (PC) %(absolute % >=10%);Bone marrow PC%: absolute% >10%; Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas/definite increase in size of existing bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to the PC proliferative disorder.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Overall Response Rate (ORR) [From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)]

    The Overall response rate was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved a partial response (PR) or better, according to the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria, during the study or during follow up. IMWG criteria for PR: greater than or equal to (>=) 50 percentage(%) reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24 hour urinary M-protein by >=90% or to <200 mg/24 hours, if the serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, a decrease of >=50% in the difference between involved and uninvolved free light chain (FLC) levels is required in place of the M-protein criteria, If serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, and serum free light assay is also not measurable, >=50% reduction in bone marrow plasma cells (PCs) is required in place of M-protein, provided baseline bone marrow plasma cell percentage was >=30%, in addition to the above criteria, if present at baseline, a >=50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas is also required.

  2. Percentage of Participants With Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) or Better [From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)]

    VGPR or better rate was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved VGPR or complete response (CR) (including stringent complete response[sCR]) according to the IMWG criteria during or after the study treatment. VGPR: Serum and urine component detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis, or >= 90% reduction in serum M-protein plus urine M-protein level less than (<) 100 milligram (mg) per 24 hour; CR: negative immunofixation on the serum and urine, Disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas and < 5% plasms cells (PCs) in bone marrow; sCR: CR in addition to having a normal FLC ratio and an absence of clonal cells in bone marrow by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, 2-4 color flow cytometry.

  3. Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR) or Better [From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)]

    CR or better rate was defined as the percentage of participants with a CR or better (i.e. CR and sCR) as per IMWG criteria. CR: as negative immunofixation on the serum and urine and disappearance of soft tissue plasmacytomas and less than (<) 5 percent plasma cells in bone marrow; sCR: CR plus normal free light chain (FLC) ratio and absence of clonal PCs by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence or 2- to 4-color flow cytometry.

  4. Percentage of Participants With Negative Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) [From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)]

    The Minimal Residual Disease negativity rate was defined as the percentage of participants who had negative MRD (detection of less than 1 malignant cell among 100,000 normal cells) assessment at any timepoint after the first dose of study drugs by evaluation of bone marrow aspirates or whole blood at 10^-5 threshold. MRD was evaluated by using Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing of immunoglobulin genes. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved complete response or stringent complete response (CR/sCR).

  5. Overall Survival (OS) [From randomization to death (up to approximately 2.4 years)]

    Overall Survival (OS) was defined as the number of days the date of randomization to date of death. Median Overall Survival was estimated by using the Kaplan-Meier method.

  6. Progression Free Survival on Next Line of Therapy (PFS2) [From randomization to either disease progression or death whichever occurs first (up to 2.4 years)]

    Progression-free survival after next-line therapy is defined as the time from randomization to progression on the next line of subsequent antimyeloma therapy or death due to any cause (prior to start of second line of antimyeloma therapy), whichever comes first. Disease progression on next line of treatment was based on investigator judgment.

  7. Percentage of Participants With Stringent Complete Response (sCR) [From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)]

    sCR as per IMWG criteria is CR plus normal free light chain (FLC) ratio and absence of clonal PCs by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence or 2- to 4-color flow cytometry. CR: Negative immunofixation on the serum and urine; Disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas; <5% plasma cells (PCs) in bone marrow.

  8. Time to Disease Progression (TTP) [From randomization to either disease progression or death due to PD whichever occurs first (up to 2.4 years)]

    TTP: Time from date of randomization to date of first documented evidence of PD or death due to PD, whichever occurs first. PD per IMWG criteria- Increase of 25 % from lowest response value in one of following: Serum and urine M-component (absolute increase >=0.5 gram per deciliter [g/dL] and >=200 mg/24 hours respectively); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels (absolute increase >10 milligram per deciliter [mg/dL]); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels and without measurable disease by FLC levels, bone marrow plasma cells (PC)% (absolute % >=10%); Bone marrow PC %: absolute % >10%; Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in size of existing bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to the PC proliferative disorder.

  9. Time to Response [From randomization to first documented PR or better (up to 2.4 years)]

    Time to response, defined as the time between the date of randomization and the first efficacy evaluation that the participant has met all criteria for PR or better. PR: >=50% reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M-protein by >=90% or to <200 mg/24 hours; If the serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, a decrease of >=50% in the difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels is required in place of the M-protein criteria; If serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, and serum free light assay is also not measurable, >=50% reduction in bone marrow PCs is required in place of M-protein, provided baseline bone marrow plasma cell percentage was >=30%.

  10. Duration of Response (DOR) [Up to 2.4 years]

    DOR: participants with a confirmed response (PR or better) as time between first documentation of response and disease progression, IMWG response criteria, or death due to PD, whichever occurs first. PD: Increase of 25% from lowest response value in any one of following: Serum M-component (absolute increase>=0.5 g/dL); Urine M-component (absolute increase>=200 mg/24 hours); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels (absolute increase >10 mg/dL); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels and without measurable disease by FLC levels, bone marrow PC%(absolute%>=10%); Bone marrow PC's %: absolute%>10%; Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas/definite increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to PC proliferative disorder.

  11. Time to Next Treatment (TNT) [Approximately up to 2.4 years]

    Time to next treatment is defined as the time from randomization to the start of the next-line treatment.

  12. Percentage of Participants With Best M-protein Response [Approximately up to 2.4 years]

    Percentage of participants with Best M- protein response of 100% reduction and >=90% to < 100% reduction were assessed. Best M-protein response was defined as the maximal percent reduction or the lowest percent increase from baseline in serum M-protein for participants with measurable heavy chain at baseline or urine M-protein for participants without measurable heavy chain, but with measurable light chain disease at baseline. For participants without measurable heavy chain and light chain disease at baseline, best response in serum free light chain (FLC) was defined as the maximal percent reduction or the lowest percent increase from baseline in the difference between involved and uninvolved serum FLC level (dFLC).

  13. Change From Baseline in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ)-C30: Emotional Functioning Score [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18]

    The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a 30 items self-reporting questionnaire, with a 1 week recall period, resulting in 5 functional scales (physical functioning, role functioning, emotional functioning, cognitive functioning, and social functioning), 1 Global Health Status (GHS) scale, 3 symptom scales (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and pain), and 6 single symptom items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties). The questionnaire includes 28 items with 4-point Likert type responses from "1-not at all" to "4-very much" to assess functioning and symptoms; 2 items with 7-point Likert scales (1= poor and 7= excellent) for global health and overall QoL. Scores are transformed to a 0 to 100 scale, with higher scores representing better GHS, better functioning, and more symptoms. Negative change from baseline values indicate deterioration in quality of life or functioning and positive values indicate improvement.

  14. Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L): Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18]

    EQ-5D-5L is a standardized, participant-rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life. The EQ-5D-5L includes 2 components: the EQ-5D-5L health state profile (descriptive system) and the EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale. The Visual Analogue Scale is designed to rate the participant's current health state on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 represents the worst imaginable health state and 100 represents the best imaginable health state.

  15. Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensions-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score [Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18]

    EQ-5D-5L is a standardized, participant-rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life. The EQ-5D-5L includes 2 components: the EQ-5D-5L health state profile (descriptive system) and the EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale. The EQ-5D-5L descriptive system provides a profile of the participant's health state 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 response options (no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems) that reflect increasing levels of difficulty. The participant was asked to indicate his/her current health state by selecting the most appropriate level in each of the 5 dimensions. Responses to the 5 dimension scores were combined and converted into a single preference-weighted health utility index score 0 (0.0- worst health state) to 1 (1.0- better health state) representing the general health status of the individual based on the UK scoring algorithm.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Participant must have documented multiple myeloma satisfying the calcium elevation, renal insufficiency, anemia, and bone abnormalities (CRAB) diagnostic criteria, monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow greater than or equal to 10 percent (%) or presence of a biopsy proven plasmacytoma, and measurable secretory disease, as assessed by the central laboratory, and defined in protocol

  • Participants who are newly diagnosed and not considered candidate for high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation (SCT) due to: being age >=65 years, or in participants <65 years: presence of important comorbid conditions likely to have a negative impact on tolerability of high dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation

  • Participant must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1, or 2

  • Meet the clinical laboratory criteria as specified in the protocol

  • A woman of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening within 14 days prior to randomization

  • Women of childbearing potential must commit to either abstain continuously from heterosexual sexual intercourse or to use 2 methods of reliable birth control simultaneously. This includes one highly effective form of contraception (tubal ligation, intrauterine device, hormonal [birth control pills, injections, hormonal patches, vaginal rings or implants] or partner's vasectomy) and one additional effective contraceptive method (male latex or synthetic condom, diaphragm, or cervical cap). Contraception must begin prior to dosing. Reliable contraception is indicated even where there has been a history of infertility, unless due to hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Participant has a diagnosis of primary amyloidosis, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, or smoldering multiple myeloma

  • Participant has a diagnosis of Waldenstrom's disease, or other conditions in which IgM M-protein is present in the absence of a clonal plasma cell infiltration with lytic bone lesions

  • Participant has prior or current systemic therapy or SCT for multiple myeloma, with the exception of an emergency use of a short course (equivalent of dexamethasone 40 mg/day for 4 days) of corticosteroids before treatment

  • Participant has peripheral neuropathy or neuropathic pain Grade 2 or higher, as defined by the national cancer institute common terminology criteria for adverse events (NCI CTCAE) Version 4

  • Participant has a history of malignancy (other than multiple myeloma) within 3 years before the date of randomization (exceptions are squamous and basal cell carcinomas of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix, or malignancy that in the opinion of the investigator, with concurrence with the sponsor's medical monitor, is considered cured with minimal risk of recurrence within 3 years)

  • Participant has had radiation therapy within 14 days of randomization

  • Participant has had plasmapheresis within 28 days of randomization

  • Participant has known chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (defined as a forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1] <50% of predicted normal), known moderate or severe persistent asthma within the last 2 years or currently has uncontrolled asthma of any classification (controlled intermittent asthma or controlled mild persistent asthma is allowed)

  • Participants with known or suspected COPD must have a FEV1 test during screening

  • Participant is known to be seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), known to have hepatitis B surface antigen positivity, or history of to have a history of hepatitis C

  • Participant has any concurrent medical or psychiatric condition or disease (example active systemic infection, uncontrolled diabetes, acute diffuse infiltrative pulmonary disease) that is likely to interfere with the study procedures or results, or that in the opinion of the investigator, would constitute a hazard for participating in this study

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 California City California United States
2 Corona California United States
3 Fountain Valley California United States
4 Los Angeles California United States
5 Hialeah Florida United States
6 Orange Park Florida United States
7 Chicago Illinois United States
8 Springfield Missouri United States
9 Cleveland Ohio United States
10 Fredericksburg Virginia United States
11 Buenos Aires Argentina
12 Ciudad Autonoma Buenos Aires Argentina
13 Córdoba Argentina
14 Santa Fe Argentina
15 Adelaide Australia
16 Bendigo Australia
17 Camperdown N/a Australia
18 Geelong Australia
19 Gosford Australia
20 Greenslopes Australia
21 Hobart Australia
22 North Adelaide Australia
23 Parkville Australia
24 Antwerpen Belgium
25 Antwerp Belgium
26 Brussel Belgium
27 Charleroi Belgium
28 Gent Belgium
29 Kortrijk Belgium
30 Roeselare Belgium
31 Turnhout Belgium
32 Yvoir Belgium
33 Barretos Brazil
34 Cuiaba - Mount Brazil
35 Fortaleza Ceara Brazil
36 Fortaleza Brazil
37 Goiânia Brazil
38 Natal Brazil
39 Niteroi N/a Brazil
40 Porto Alegre Brazil
41 Riberao Preto Brazil
42 Sao Paulo Brazil
43 Pleven Bulgaria
44 Plovdiv Bulgaria
45 Sofia Bulgaria
46 Varna Bulgaria
47 Vratsa Bulgaria
48 Zadar Croatia
49 Zagreb Croatia
50 Brno Czechia
51 Hradec Kralove Czechia
52 Olomouc Czechia
53 Ostrava-Poruba Czechia
54 Praha 10 Czechia
55 Praha 2 Czechia
56 Tbilisi Georgia
57 Berlin Germany
58 Dortmund Germany
59 Karlsruhe Germany
60 Potsdam Germany
61 Saarbrücken Germany
62 Stuttgart Germany
63 Würzburg Germany
64 Athens Attica Greece
65 Athens Greece
66 Patra Greece
67 Thessaloniki Greece
68 Budapest Hungary
69 Debrecen Hungary
70 Kaposvar Hungary
71 Pecs N/a Hungary
72 Chiba Japan
73 Hitachi Japan
74 Kanazawa Japan
75 Kawasaki Japan
76 Kobe Japan
77 Kurume Japan
78 Matsuyama Japan
79 Nagoya Japan
80 Narita Japan
81 Ohgaki Japan
82 Okayama Japan
83 Osaka Japan
84 Sendai-shi Japan
85 Shibukawa Japan
86 Shibuya Japan
87 Tachikawa Japan
88 Toyohashi Japan
89 Busan Korea, Republic of
90 Gyeonggi-do Korea, Republic of
91 Hwasun Korea, Republic of
92 Incheon Korea, Republic of
93 Seongnam Korea, Republic of
94 Seoul Korea, Republic of
95 Skopje North Macedonia
96 Bialystok Poland
97 Bydgoszcz Poland
98 Chorzow Poland
99 Gdansk Poland
100 Legnica Poland
101 Lublin Poland
102 Opole Poland
103 Slupsk Poland
104 Warszawa Ul Poland
105 Warszawa Poland
106 Wroclaw Poland
107 Lisboa Portugal
108 Lisbon Portugal
109 Porto Portugal
110 Brasov Romania
111 Bucharest Romania
112 Iasi Romania
113 Arkhangelsk Russian Federation
114 Dzerzhinsk Russian Federation
115 Ekaterinbourg Russian Federation
116 Nizhny Novgorod Russian Federation
117 Ryazan Russian Federation
118 Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation
119 Saratov Russian Federation
120 Sochi Russian Federation
121 St Petersburg Russian Federation
122 Volgograd Russian Federation
123 Belgrade Serbia
124 Nis Serbia
125 Novi Sad Serbia
126 Sremska Kamenica Serbia
127 Zemun Serbia
128 Andalucía Spain
129 Badalona Spain
130 Barcelona Spain
131 Córdoba Spain
132 Girona Spain
133 La Laguna Spain
134 Madrid Spain
135 Maranon Spain
136 Murcia N/a Spain
137 Ourense Spain
138 Pamplona Spain
139 Salamanca Spain
140 Sevilla Spain
141 Toledo Spain
142 Valencia Spain
143 Zaragoza Spain
144 Altindag Turkey
145 Ankara Turkey
146 Aydin Turkey
147 Izmir Turkey
148 Kayseri Turkey
149 Samsun Turkey
150 Tekirdag Turkey
151 Cherkassy Ukraine
152 Dnepropetrovsk Ukraine
153 Ivano-Frankivsk Ukraine
154 Kharkov Ukraine
155 Khmelnitskiy Ukraine
156 Lviv Ukraine
157 Zaporizhzhia Ukraine
158 Birmingham United Kingdom
159 Cambridge United Kingdom
160 Colchester United Kingdom
161 Harlow United Kingdom
162 Leicester United Kingdom
163 London United Kingdom
164 Manchester United Kingdom
165 Woolwich United Kingdom

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Investigators

  • Study Director: Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial, Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02195479
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • CR104761
  • 54767414MMY3007
  • 2014-002272-88
First Posted:
Jul 21, 2014
Last Update Posted:
Aug 12, 2022
Last Verified:
Aug 1, 2022

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Detail Results are reported up to second interim analysis (up to 2.4 years). Complete data through 6.4 years will be reported within 1 year of end of study trial date when final data based on study completion date will be available.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 356 350
Treated 354 346
COMPLETED 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 356 350

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP) Total
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 356 350 706
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
71.5
(5.82)
71.3
(6.66)
71.4
(6.25)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
189
53.1%
190
54.3%
379
53.7%
Male
167
46.9%
160
45.7%
327
46.3%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
Hispanic or Latino
16
4.5%
24
6.9%
40
5.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
332
93.3%
320
91.4%
652
92.4%
Unknown or Not Reported
8
2.2%
6
1.7%
14
2%
Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Asian
45
12.6%
47
13.4%
92
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Black or African American
3
0.8%
3
0.9%
6
0.8%
White
304
85.4%
297
84.9%
601
85.1%
More than one race
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Unknown or Not Reported
4
1.1%
3
0.9%
7
1%
Region of Enrollment (Count of Participants)
Argentina
2
0.6%
2
0.6%
4
0.6%
Australia
10
2.8%
5
1.4%
15
2.1%
Belgium
8
2.2%
6
1.7%
14
2%
Brazil
2
0.6%
4
1.1%
6
0.8%
Bulgaria
15
4.2%
8
2.3%
23
3.3%
Croatia
2
0.6%
2
0.6%
4
0.6%
Czech Republic
29
8.1%
21
6%
50
7.1%
Georgia
11
3.1%
11
3.1%
22
3.1%
Germany
2
0.6%
5
1.4%
7
1%
Greece
15
4.2%
14
4%
29
4.1%
Hungary
12
3.4%
14
4%
26
3.7%
Italy
26
7.3%
28
8%
54
7.6%
Japan
26
7.3%
24
6.9%
50
7.1%
Poland
27
7.6%
39
11.1%
66
9.3%
Portugal
4
1.1%
3
0.9%
7
1%
Macedonia
10
2.8%
1
0.3%
11
1.6%
Romania
18
5.1%
10
2.9%
28
4%
Russia
21
5.9%
22
6.3%
43
6.1%
Serbia
3
0.8%
7
2%
10
1.4%
Korea, Democratic People'S Republic Of
18
5.1%
23
6.6%
41
5.8%
Spain
47
13.2%
56
16%
103
14.6%
Turkey
10
2.8%
5
1.4%
15
2.1%
Ukraine
20
5.6%
28
8%
48
6.8%
United Kingdom
15
4.2%
9
2.6%
24
3.4%
United States
3
0.8%
3
0.9%
6
0.8%
Stage of Disease (ISS) (Count of Participants)
I
38
10.7%
47
13.4%
85
12%
II
247
69.4%
226
64.6%
473
67%
III
46
12.9%
60
17.1%
106
15%
Time from multiple myeloma (MM) diagnosis (Months) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Months]
1.27
(1.737)
1.09
(1.056)
1.18
(1.442)

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Description PFS- duration from date of randomization to Progressive disease (PD)/death, whichever occurs first. PD per IMWG criteria-Increase of 25% from lowest response value in one of following: Serum and urine M-component (absolute increase >=0.5 gram per deciliter [g/dL] and >=200 milligram [mg]/24 hours respectively); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved free light chain (FLC) levels (absolute increase>10 mg/dL); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels,without measurable disease by FLC levels,bone marrow Plasma cells (PC) %(absolute % >=10%);Bone marrow PC%: absolute% >10%; Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas/definite increase in size of existing bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to the PC proliferative disorder.
Time Frame From randomization to either disease progression or death whichever occurs first (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intent-to-treat (ITT) population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
18.14
NA
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Description The Overall response rate was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved a partial response (PR) or better, according to the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria, during the study or during follow up. IMWG criteria for PR: greater than or equal to (>=) 50 percentage(%) reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24 hour urinary M-protein by >=90% or to <200 mg/24 hours, if the serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, a decrease of >=50% in the difference between involved and uninvolved free light chain (FLC) levels is required in place of the M-protein criteria, If serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, and serum free light assay is also not measurable, >=50% reduction in bone marrow plasma cells (PCs) is required in place of M-protein, provided baseline bone marrow plasma cell percentage was >=30%, in addition to the above criteria, if present at baseline, a >=50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas is also required.
Time Frame From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Number [Percentage of participants]
73.9
20.8%
90.9
26%
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) or Better
Description VGPR or better rate was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved VGPR or complete response (CR) (including stringent complete response[sCR]) according to the IMWG criteria during or after the study treatment. VGPR: Serum and urine component detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis, or >= 90% reduction in serum M-protein plus urine M-protein level less than (<) 100 milligram (mg) per 24 hour; CR: negative immunofixation on the serum and urine, Disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas and < 5% plasms cells (PCs) in bone marrow; sCR: CR in addition to having a normal FLC ratio and an absence of clonal cells in bone marrow by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, 2-4 color flow cytometry.
Time Frame From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Number [Percentage of participants]
49.7
14%
71.1
20.3%
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR) or Better
Description CR or better rate was defined as the percentage of participants with a CR or better (i.e. CR and sCR) as per IMWG criteria. CR: as negative immunofixation on the serum and urine and disappearance of soft tissue plasmacytomas and less than (<) 5 percent plasma cells in bone marrow; sCR: CR plus normal free light chain (FLC) ratio and absence of clonal PCs by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence or 2- to 4-color flow cytometry.
Time Frame From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Number [Percentage of participants]
24.4
6.9%
42.6
12.2%
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Negative Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)
Description The Minimal Residual Disease negativity rate was defined as the percentage of participants who had negative MRD (detection of less than 1 malignant cell among 100,000 normal cells) assessment at any timepoint after the first dose of study drugs by evaluation of bone marrow aspirates or whole blood at 10^-5 threshold. MRD was evaluated by using Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing of immunoglobulin genes. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved complete response or stringent complete response (CR/sCR).
Time Frame From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Number [Percentage of participants]
6.2
1.7%
22.3
6.4%
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Survival (OS)
Description Overall Survival (OS) was defined as the number of days the date of randomization to date of death. Median Overall Survival was estimated by using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Time Frame From randomization to death (up to approximately 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
NA
NA
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Progression Free Survival on Next Line of Therapy (PFS2)
Description Progression-free survival after next-line therapy is defined as the time from randomization to progression on the next line of subsequent antimyeloma therapy or death due to any cause (prior to start of second line of antimyeloma therapy), whichever comes first. Disease progression on next line of treatment was based on investigator judgment.
Time Frame From randomization to either disease progression or death whichever occurs first (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
NA
NA
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Stringent Complete Response (sCR)
Description sCR as per IMWG criteria is CR plus normal free light chain (FLC) ratio and absence of clonal PCs by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence or 2- to 4-color flow cytometry. CR: Negative immunofixation on the serum and urine; Disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas; <5% plasma cells (PCs) in bone marrow.
Time Frame From randomization to disease progression (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Number [Percentage of participants]
9.3
2.6%
20.3
5.8%
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Disease Progression (TTP)
Description TTP: Time from date of randomization to date of first documented evidence of PD or death due to PD, whichever occurs first. PD per IMWG criteria- Increase of 25 % from lowest response value in one of following: Serum and urine M-component (absolute increase >=0.5 gram per deciliter [g/dL] and >=200 mg/24 hours respectively); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels (absolute increase >10 milligram per deciliter [mg/dL]); Only in participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels and without measurable disease by FLC levels, bone marrow plasma cells (PC)% (absolute % >=10%); Bone marrow PC %: absolute % >10%; Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas or definite increase in size of existing bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to the PC proliferative disorder.
Time Frame From randomization to either disease progression or death due to PD whichever occurs first (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
19.35
NA
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Response
Description Time to response, defined as the time between the date of randomization and the first efficacy evaluation that the participant has met all criteria for PR or better. PR: >=50% reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M-protein by >=90% or to <200 mg/24 hours; If the serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, a decrease of >=50% in the difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels is required in place of the M-protein criteria; If serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, and serum free light assay is also not measurable, >=50% reduction in bone marrow PCs is required in place of M-protein, provided baseline bone marrow plasma cell percentage was >=30%.
Time Frame From randomization to first documented PR or better (up to 2.4 years)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Response-evaluable population: participants who have a confirmed diagnosis of MM and measurable disease at baseline or screening, must receive at least one component of study treatment and have adequate post-baseline disease assessments. "N" (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 263 318
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
0.82
0.79
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Duration of Response (DOR)
Description DOR: participants with a confirmed response (PR or better) as time between first documentation of response and disease progression, IMWG response criteria, or death due to PD, whichever occurs first. PD: Increase of 25% from lowest response value in any one of following: Serum M-component (absolute increase>=0.5 g/dL); Urine M-component (absolute increase>=200 mg/24 hours); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels: difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels (absolute increase >10 mg/dL); Only participants without measurable serum and urine M-protein levels and without measurable disease by FLC levels, bone marrow PC%(absolute%>=10%); Bone marrow PC's %: absolute%>10%; Definite development of new bone lesions/soft tissue plasmacytomas/definite increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas and Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium >11.5 mg/dL) that can be attributed solely to PC proliferative disorder.
Time Frame Up to 2.4 years

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Response-evaluable set: participants who have a confirmed diagnosis of MM and measurable disease at baseline or screening. Participants must have received at least one component of study treatment and have adequate post-baseline disease assessments. "N"(number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 263 318
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
21.3
NA
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Next Treatment (TNT)
Description Time to next treatment is defined as the time from randomization to the start of the next-line treatment.
Time Frame Approximately up to 2.4 years

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group, regardless of the actual treatment received.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 356 350
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
NA
NA
13. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Best M-protein Response
Description Percentage of participants with Best M- protein response of 100% reduction and >=90% to < 100% reduction were assessed. Best M-protein response was defined as the maximal percent reduction or the lowest percent increase from baseline in serum M-protein for participants with measurable heavy chain at baseline or urine M-protein for participants without measurable heavy chain, but with measurable light chain disease at baseline. For participants without measurable heavy chain and light chain disease at baseline, best response in serum free light chain (FLC) was defined as the maximal percent reduction or the lowest percent increase from baseline in the difference between involved and uninvolved serum FLC level (dFLC).
Time Frame Approximately up to 2.4 years

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Response-evaluable set: participants have confirmed diagnosis of MM and measurable disease at baseline or screening. Participants must receive at least one component of study treatment, have adequate post-baseline disease assessments. 'n' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants analyzed for each specified category.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 341 337
Best M-protein response in serum: 100% reduction
38.7
10.9%
58.5
16.7%
Best M-protein response in serum:>= 90 to < 100%
14.6
4.1%
15.2
4.3%
Best M-protein response in urine:100% reduction
69.4
19.5%
90.5
25.9%
Best M-protein response in urine:>=90 to < 100%
13.9
3.9%
7.1
2%
Best response in dFLC:100% reduction
0
0%
0
0%
Best response in dFLC: >=90% to < 100% reduction
77.8
21.9%
100.0
28.6%
14. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ)-C30: Emotional Functioning Score
Description The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a 30 items self-reporting questionnaire, with a 1 week recall period, resulting in 5 functional scales (physical functioning, role functioning, emotional functioning, cognitive functioning, and social functioning), 1 Global Health Status (GHS) scale, 3 symptom scales (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and pain), and 6 single symptom items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties). The questionnaire includes 28 items with 4-point Likert type responses from "1-not at all" to "4-very much" to assess functioning and symptoms; 2 items with 7-point Likert scales (1= poor and 7= excellent) for global health and overall QoL. Scores are transformed to a 0 to 100 scale, with higher scores representing better GHS, better functioning, and more symptoms. Negative change from baseline values indicate deterioration in quality of life or functioning and positive values indicate improvement.
Time Frame Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population: participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group,regardless actual treatment received. 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies participants evaluable for this endpoint and 'n' signifies number of participants who were analyzed at each specified timepoint, for each arm, respectively.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 327 316
Month 3
9.4
8.8
Month 6
10.5
10.6
Month 9
11.9
11.1
Month 12
11
12.6
Month 18
12.7
11.4
15. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L): Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Description EQ-5D-5L is a standardized, participant-rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life. The EQ-5D-5L includes 2 components: the EQ-5D-5L health state profile (descriptive system) and the EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale. The Visual Analogue Scale is designed to rate the participant's current health state on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 represents the worst imaginable health state and 100 represents the best imaginable health state.
Time Frame Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population: participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group,regardless actual treatment received. 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies participants evaluable for this endpoint and 'n' signifies number of participants who were analyzed at each specified timepoint, for each arm, respectively.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 325 315
Baseline
60.33
(20.610)
57.90
(20.190)
Month 3
4.20
(18.417)
9.28
(20.195)
Month 6
7.40
(18.002)
10.83
(20.123)
Month 9
9.89
(19.516)
12.50
(20.616)
Month 12
10.80
(19.386)
10.79
(20.271)
Month 18
7.65
(19.284)
12.04
(20.126)
16. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensions-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score
Description EQ-5D-5L is a standardized, participant-rated questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life. The EQ-5D-5L includes 2 components: the EQ-5D-5L health state profile (descriptive system) and the EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale. The EQ-5D-5L descriptive system provides a profile of the participant's health state 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 response options (no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems) that reflect increasing levels of difficulty. The participant was asked to indicate his/her current health state by selecting the most appropriate level in each of the 5 dimensions. Responses to the 5 dimension scores were combined and converted into a single preference-weighted health utility index score 0 (0.0- worst health state) to 1 (1.0- better health state) representing the general health status of the individual based on the UK scoring algorithm.
Time Frame Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population: participants randomized into the study; classified according to assigned treatment group,regardless actual treatment received. 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies participants evaluable for this endpoint and 'n' signifies number of participants who were analyzed at each specified timepoint, for each arm, respectively.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
Measure Participants 325 315
Baseline
0.59
(0.301)
0.57
(0.292)
Month 3
0.09
(0.312)
0.12
(0.265)
Month 6
0.12
(0.270)
0.13
(0.271)
Month 9
0.16
(0.270)
0.16
(0.270)
Month 12
0.15
(0.278)
0.17
(0.287)
Month 18
0.13
(0.247)
0.13
(0.314)

Adverse Events

Time Frame Up to 2.4 years
Adverse Event Reporting Description Safety population defined as participants who have received at least 1 administration of any study drug.
Arm/Group Title Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Arm/Group Description Participants received Velcade (bortezomib) 1.3 milligram per square meter (mg/m^2) as subcutaneous (SC) injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. Participants received velcade 1.3 mg/m^2 as SC injection, twice weekly at Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycle 1 followed by once weekly at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 in Cycles 2 to 9, melphalan 9 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 1 to 4 and prednisone 60 mg/m^2, orally once daily on Days 2 to 4 of each cycle up to Cycle 9. In addition, participants also received daratumumab 16 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as intravenous (IV) infusion once weekly for 6 weeks in Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks, in Cycle 2 to 9 and thereafter, once every 4 weeks until documented progression, unacceptable toxicity, or study end. On Day 1 of each cycle, dexamethasone 20 mg IV or per oral (PO) was given 1 hour or less prior to daratumumab infusion as pre medication and prednisone substitute.
All Cause Mortality
Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 48/354 (13.6%) 45/346 (13%)
Serious Adverse Events
Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 115/354 (32.5%) 144/346 (41.6%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 9/354 (2.5%) 6/346 (1.7%)
Febrile Neutropenia 7/354 (2%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Leukopenia 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Neutropenia 4/354 (1.1%) 3/346 (0.9%)
Thrombocytopenia 4/354 (1.1%) 5/346 (1.4%)
Cardiac disorders
Acute Coronary Syndrome 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Acute Myocardial Infarction 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Angina Unstable 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Atrial Fibrillation 2/354 (0.6%) 6/346 (1.7%)
Cardiac Arrest 2/354 (0.6%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Cardiac Failure 7/354 (2%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Cardiac Failure Acute 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Cardiac Failure Chronic 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Cardiac Failure Congestive 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Cardio-Respiratory Arrest 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Cardiovascular Insufficiency 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Sinus Bradycardia 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Stress Cardiomyopathy 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Supraventricular Tachycardia 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Tachycardia 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Eye disorders
Conjunctival Haemorrhage 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Retinal Detachment 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Adhesions 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Abdominal Pain 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Abdominal Pain Upper 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Anal Haemorrhage 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Colitis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Constipation 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Diarrhoea 2/354 (0.6%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Diverticular Perforation 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Enterocolitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Gastric Haemorrhage 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Gastritis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Gastrointestinal Disorder 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Haematemesis 2/354 (0.6%) 0/346 (0%)
Haemorrhoidal Haemorrhage 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Ileus 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Ileus Paralytic 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Inguinal Hernia 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Large Intestine Perforation 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Nausea 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Oesophageal Rupture 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Oesophagitis Haemorrhagic 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Rectal Haemorrhage 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Vomiting 6/354 (1.7%) 2/346 (0.6%)
General disorders
Asthenia 2/354 (0.6%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Chest Pain 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Death 2/354 (0.6%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Fatigue 2/354 (0.6%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Generalised Oedema 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Hyperthermia 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Malaise 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain 2/354 (0.6%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pain 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pyrexia 5/354 (1.4%) 5/346 (1.4%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Abdominal Abscess 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Bacteraemia 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Bronchitis 2/354 (0.6%) 8/346 (2.3%)
Candida Sepsis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Cellulitis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Clostridium Colitis 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Clostridium Difficile Colitis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Clostridium Difficile Infection 2/354 (0.6%) 0/346 (0%)
Cytomegalovirus Infection 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Device Related Infection 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Diverticulitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Enterococcal Bacteraemia 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Epiglottitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Gastroenteritis 2/354 (0.6%) 1/346 (0.3%)
H1n1 Influenza 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Herpes Zoster 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Herpes Zoster Disseminated 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Infection 1/354 (0.3%) 3/346 (0.9%)
Infective Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Infective Myositis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Influenza 2/354 (0.6%) 3/346 (0.9%)
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection 3/354 (0.8%) 8/346 (2.3%)
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Bacterial 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Lung Infection 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Meningitis Pneumococcal 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Neutropenic Infection 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pelvic Infection 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Peritonitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pharyngitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pneumococcal Sepsis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pneumonia 11/354 (3.1%) 35/346 (10.1%)
Pneumonia Bacterial 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Pneumonia Pneumococcal 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Pneumonia Streptococcal 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Pneumonia Viral 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pseudomembranous Colitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pulmonary Sepsis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Respiratory Tract Infection 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Sepsis 5/354 (1.4%) 5/346 (1.4%)
Septic Shock 2/354 (0.6%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Staphylococcal Infection 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Tuberculosis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Tuberculous Pleurisy 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 3/354 (0.8%) 7/346 (2%)
Urinary Tract Infection 1/354 (0.3%) 4/346 (1.2%)
Urinary Tract Infection Bacterial 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Urosepsis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Wound Infection 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Chest Injury 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Femoral Neck Fracture 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Femur Fracture 2/354 (0.6%) 4/346 (1.2%)
Foot Fracture 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Humerus Fracture 2/354 (0.6%) 0/346 (0%)
Infusion Related Reaction 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Skeletal Injury 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Spinal Compression Fracture 1/354 (0.3%) 4/346 (1.2%)
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Toxicity to Various Agents 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Traumatic Shock 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Upper Limb Fracture 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Wrist Fracture 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Investigations
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased 2/354 (0.6%) 0/346 (0%)
Blood Creatinine Increased 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
C-Reactive Protein Increased 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Oxygen Saturation Decreased 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Troponin Increased 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased Appetite 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Dehydration 1/354 (0.3%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Hyperkalaemia 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Hypophagia 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Tumour Lysis Syndrome 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Back Pain 3/354 (0.8%) 6/346 (1.7%)
Bone Pain 1/354 (0.3%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Dactylitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Neck Pain 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Osteonecrosis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Spinal Column Stenosis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Adenocarcinoma of Colon 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Bile Duct Cancer 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Breast Cancer 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Meningioma 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Plasmacytoma 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Rectal Adenocarcinoma 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Renal Cell Carcinoma 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Nervous system disorders
Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Cerebral Infarction 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Cerebral Ischaemia 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Cerebrovascular Accident 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Dizziness 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Epilepsy 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Haemorrhage Intracranial 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Headache 2/354 (0.6%) 0/346 (0%)
Ischaemic Stroke 1/354 (0.3%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Neuralgia 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Neurotoxicity 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Paraesthesia 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Paraparesis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Parkinson's Disease 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Peripheral Motor Neuropathy 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Peripheral Sensorimotor Neuropathy 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy 2/354 (0.6%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Sciatica 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Somnolence 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Spinal Cord Compression 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Syncope 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Delirium 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Depression 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Psychotic Disorder 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Injury 5/354 (1.4%) 3/346 (0.9%)
Anuria 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Chronic Kidney Disease 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Haematuria 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Prerenal Failure 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Renal Failure 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Urinary Retention 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Acute Respiratory Failure 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Bronchiectasis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Bronchospasm 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Cough 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Dyspnoea 4/354 (1.1%) 6/346 (1.7%)
Haemoptysis 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Hypoxia 0/354 (0%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Interstitial Lung Disease 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Laryngeal Oedema 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Obstructive Airways Disorder 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Pneumonitis 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Pneumothorax Spontaneous 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Pulmonary Embolism 4/354 (1.1%) 0/346 (0%)
Pulmonary Oedema 0/354 (0%) 6/346 (1.7%)
Tachypnoea 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Wheezing 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Decubitus Ulcer 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Erythema Multiforme 2/354 (0.6%) 0/346 (0%)
Rash Erythematous 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Rash Vesicular 1/354 (0.3%) 0/346 (0%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension 1/354 (0.3%) 2/346 (0.6%)
Hypotension 1/354 (0.3%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Hypovolaemic Shock 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Orthostatic Hypotension 0/354 (0%) 1/346 (0.3%)
Thrombophlebitis 2/354 (0.6%) 0/346 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (VMP) Daratumumab, Velcade, Melphalan and Prednisone (D-VMP)
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 331/354 (93.5%) 324/346 (93.6%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 131/354 (37%) 94/346 (27.2%)
Leukopenia 53/354 (15%) 46/346 (13.3%)
Lymphopenia 36/354 (10.2%) 37/346 (10.7%)
Neutropenia 186/354 (52.5%) 171/346 (49.4%)
Thrombocytopenia 189/354 (53.4%) 168/346 (48.6%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain 25/354 (7.1%) 18/346 (5.2%)
Constipation 64/354 (18.1%) 63/346 (18.2%)
Diarrhoea 87/354 (24.6%) 81/346 (23.4%)
Dyspepsia 12/354 (3.4%) 18/346 (5.2%)
Nausea 76/354 (21.5%) 72/346 (20.8%)
Vomiting 52/354 (14.7%) 59/346 (17.1%)
General disorders
Asthenia 42/354 (11.9%) 40/346 (11.6%)
Chills 6/354 (1.7%) 26/346 (7.5%)
Fatigue 50/354 (14.1%) 47/346 (13.6%)
Injection Site Erythema 28/354 (7.9%) 12/346 (3.5%)
Oedema Peripheral 39/354 (11%) 62/346 (17.9%)
Pyrexia 70/354 (19.8%) 78/346 (22.5%)
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis 25/354 (7.1%) 44/346 (12.7%)
Nasopharyngitis 20/354 (5.6%) 19/346 (5.5%)
Pneumonia 7/354 (2%) 25/346 (7.2%)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 48/354 (13.6%) 87/346 (25.1%)
Urinary Tract Infection 12/354 (3.4%) 26/346 (7.5%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased Appetite 46/354 (13%) 40/346 (11.6%)
Hyperglycaemia 13/354 (3.7%) 21/346 (6.1%)
Hypocalcaemia 17/354 (4.8%) 20/346 (5.8%)
Hypokalaemia 17/354 (4.8%) 19/346 (5.5%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 22/354 (6.2%) 26/346 (7.5%)
Back Pain 40/354 (11.3%) 42/346 (12.1%)
Bone Pain 8/354 (2.3%) 19/346 (5.5%)
Pain in Extremity 22/354 (6.2%) 29/346 (8.4%)
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness 21/354 (5.9%) 22/346 (6.4%)
Headache 12/354 (3.4%) 23/346 (6.6%)
Neuralgia 16/354 (4.5%) 24/346 (6.9%)
Paraesthesia 19/354 (5.4%) 15/346 (4.3%)
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy 121/354 (34.2%) 98/346 (28.3%)
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 32/354 (9%) 26/346 (7.5%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 27/354 (7.6%) 51/346 (14.7%)
Dyspnoea 14/354 (4%) 39/346 (11.3%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus 10/354 (2.8%) 19/346 (5.5%)
Rash 39/354 (11%) 29/346 (8.4%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension 10/354 (2.8%) 33/346 (9.5%)
Hypotension 23/354 (6.5%) 30/346 (8.7%)

Limitations/Caveats

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Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

A copy of the manuscript must be provided to the sponsor for review at least 60 days before submission for publication or presentation. If requested in writing, such publication will be withheld for up to an additional 60 days.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Executive Medical Director
Organization Janssen Research and Development, LLC
Phone 844-434-4210
Email ClinicalTrialDisclosure@its.jnj.com
Responsible Party:
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02195479
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • CR104761
  • 54767414MMY3007
  • 2014-002272-88
First Posted:
Jul 21, 2014
Last Update Posted:
Aug 12, 2022
Last Verified:
Aug 1, 2022