CarBiRD: Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Therapy for Subjects With Multiple Myeloma

Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University (Other)
Overall Status
Active, not recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT01559935
Collaborator
Onyx Therapeutics, Inc. (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational new drug called carfilzomib, in combination with dexamethasone in subjects with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma followed by treatment with a combination of drugs clarithromycin (Biaxin®), lenalidomide (Revlimid®) and dexamethasone (Decadron®) [BiRD] then lenalidomide alone.

Detailed Description

While new anti-myeloma therapies such as bortezomib and immunomodulatory drugs have been developed, multiple myeloma remains an incurable malignancy. Given that obtaining a complete remission (CR) with therapy will allow patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma to enjoy a higher quality of life and longer duration of freedom from disease symptoms, finding an optimally effective and well-tolerated regimen is imperative.

The robust overall response rate of 91% with the BiRD regimen for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma is encouraging and we believe that by adding carfilzomib the overall response rate and CR rate can be improved. As carfilzomib has proven efficacy in myeloma and in patient's who have relapsed on bortezomib, we anticipate that it will synergize with the previous BiRD regimen to induce greater reduction of tumor burden overall.

The primary endpoints include best response rate, toxicities, progression free survival, event free survival, and overall survival. In those patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation, we will also study the effect of carfilzomib on CD 34+ stem cell yield following mobilization.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
74 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase II Study of Sequential Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Therapy for Subjects With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
Actual Study Start Date :
Mar 1, 2012
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 7, 2016
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Mar 1, 2023

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Car-BiRD Therapy

Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD]

Drug: carfilzomib
45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles.

Drug: Dexamethasone
20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib.
Other Names:
  • DECADRON®
  • Drug: Clarithromycin
    500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed.
    Other Names:
  • Biaxin
  • Drug: Lenalidomide
    25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed.
    Other Names:
  • Revlimid
  • Drug: Dexamethasone
    40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed.

    Drug: Lenalidomide
    10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Other Names:
  • Revlimid
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Response to Car-BiRD Treatment. [From baseline to best response, up to 116 weeks.]

      The best response for all patients who had at least one dose of drug was measured. Response categories: Stringent Complete Response (sCR), Complete Remission(CR), Very Good Partial Remission(VGPR), Partial Remission (PR), Progressive Disease (PD), Stable Disease (SD). The response is evaluated based on the IMWG criteria.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Event Free Survival [From date of study enrollment until the date of removal of study due to progression of disease, toxicity or withdrawal of consent, up to 1222 days.]

      an event is defined by coming off protocol for any reason, including progression of disease, lack of disease response, regimen intolerability, withdrawal of consent or death.

    2. MRD Negativity Following CarBiRD Regimen [From start of study up to Revlimid Maintenance Cycle 4.]

      Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) was assessed for all participants as soon as they achieved CR/sCR, regardless of what phase they were on. MRD negativity is defined as the complete absence of plasma cells on bone marrow biopsy. MRD positivity is defined as the presence of residual plasma cells (<5%) on bone marrow biopsy. The IMWG criteria were used to determine CR and sCR.

    3. Progression Free Survival [From start of study drug until first incidence of progression, up to 1222 days.]

      Progression was defined using the IMWG criteria.

    4. Stem Cells Collection [At the end of the Car Phase, prior to the start of the BiRD Phase, on average after 162 days.]

      At the end of the Car Phase, all participants underwent stem cell collection.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Subject must voluntarily sign and understand written informed consent.

    • Subject is ≥ 18 years at the time of signing the consent form.

    • Subject has histologically confirmed multiple myeloma that has never before been treated.

    • Subject had no anti-myeloma therapy within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment except for corticosteroids with a maximum allowed dosage equivalent to three pulses of dexamethasone (40mg daily for 4 days equals one pulse). Patients may have received prior adjuvant antiresorptive therapy (i.e., pamidronate or zoledronic acid) as routine care, or radiation therapy as palliation for pain and/or spinal cord compression.

    • Subject has measurable disease as defined by > 0.5 g/dL serum monoclonal protein, > 10 mg/dL involved serum free light chain (either kappa or lambda) provided that the serum free light chain ratio is abnormal, > 0.2 g/24 hrs urinary M-protein excretion, and/or measurable plasmacytoma(s) of at least 1cm in greatest dimension as measured by either CT scanning or MRI.

    • Subject has a Karnofsky performance status ≥ 60% (> 50% if due to bony involvement of myeloma (see Appendix VI).

    • Subject is able to take prophylactic anticoagulation as detailed in section 9.1 (patients intolerant to aspirin may use warfarin or low molecular weight heparin).

    • Subject is registered into the mandatory RevAssist® program, and is willing and able to comply with the requirements of RevAssist® program.

    • If subject is a female of childbearing potential (FCBP),† she must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test with a sensitivity of at least 25 mIU/mL within 10 - 14 days prior to and again within 24 hours of prescribing lenalidomide (prescriptions must be filled within 7 days) and must either commit to continued abstinence from heterosexual intercourse or begin TWO acceptable methods of birth control, one highly effective method and one additional effective method AT THE SAME TIME, at least 28 days before she starts taking lenalidomide. FCBP must also agree to ongoing pregnancy testing. Men must agree to use a latex condom during sexual contact with females of child bearing potential even if they have had a successful vasectomy.

    • Subjects must meet the following laboratory parameters:

    • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥750 cells/mm3 (1.0 x 109/L)

    • Hemoglobin ≥ 7 g/dL

    • Platelet count ≥ 30,000/mm3 (75 x 109/L)

    • Serum SGOT/AST < 3.0 x upper limits of normal (ULN)

    • Serum SGPT/ALT < 3.0 x upper limits of normal (ULN)

    • Serum creatinine < 2.5 mg/dL (221 µmol/L)

    • Serum total bilirubin < 2.0 mg/dL (34 µmol/L)

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Subject has immeasurable MM (no measurable monoclonal protein, free light chains in blood or urine, or measureable plasmacytoma on radiologic scanning).

    • Subject has a prior history of other malignancies unless disease free for ≥ 5 years, except for basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast, or localized prostate cancer with Gleason score < 7 with stable prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.

    • Subject has had myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to enrollment , or NYHA(New York Hospital Association) Class III or IV heart failure, Ejection Fraction < 35%, uncontrolled angina, severe uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias, electrocardiographic evidence of acute ischemia or active conduction system abnormalities.

    • Female subject who is pregnant or lactating.

    • Subject has known HIV infection

    • Subject has known active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection.

    • Subject has active viral or bacterial infections or any coexisting medical problem that would significantly increase the risks of this treatment program.

    • Subject has known hypersensitivity to dexamethasone, clarithromycin, lenalidomide, thalidomide, allopurinol, or carfilzomib.

    • Subject has a history of thromboembolic event within the past 4 weeks prior to enrollment.

    • Subject has any clinically significant medical or psychiatric disease or condition that, in the Investigator's opinion, may interfere with protocol adherence or a subject's ability to give informed consent.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Weill Cornell Medical College New York New York United States 10021

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Weill Medical College of Cornell University
    • Onyx Therapeutics, Inc.

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Adriana Rossi, M.D., Weill Medical College of Cornell University

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01559935
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 1108011903
    First Posted:
    Mar 21, 2012
    Last Update Posted:
    May 5, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Apr 1, 2022
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Keywords provided by Weill Medical College of Cornell University
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail Two subjects were ineligible and therefore never started treatment.
    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Period Title: Car Phase
    STARTED 72
    COMPLETED 58
    NOT COMPLETED 14
    Period Title: Car Phase
    STARTED 58
    COMPLETED 54
    NOT COMPLETED 4
    Period Title: Car Phase
    STARTED 54
    COMPLETED 0
    NOT COMPLETED 54

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Overall Participants 72
    Age, Customized (years) [Mean (Full Range) ]
    Car Phase
    60.4
    BiRD Phase
    59.6
    Maintenance Phase
    59.2
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    29
    40.3%
    Male
    43
    59.7%
    Female
    26
    36.1%
    Male
    32
    44.4%
    Female
    23
    31.9%
    Male
    31
    43.1%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    3
    4.2%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    61
    84.7%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    8
    11.1%
    Hispanic or Latino
    3
    4.2%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    48
    66.7%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    7
    9.7%
    Hispanic or Latino
    2
    2.8%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    45
    62.5%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    7
    9.7%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    5
    6.9%
    White
    29
    40.3%
    More than one race
    6
    8.3%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    32
    44.4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    4
    5.6%
    White
    22
    30.6%
    More than one race
    5
    6.9%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    27
    37.5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    3
    4.2%
    White
    20
    27.8%
    More than one race
    5
    6.9%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    26
    36.1%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Response to Car-BiRD Treatment.
    Description The best response for all patients who had at least one dose of drug was measured. Response categories: Stringent Complete Response (sCR), Complete Remission(CR), Very Good Partial Remission(VGPR), Partial Remission (PR), Progressive Disease (PD), Stable Disease (SD). The response is evaluated based on the IMWG criteria.
    Time Frame From baseline to best response, up to 116 weeks.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Measure Participants 72
    sCR/CR
    28
    38.9%
    VGPR
    31
    43.1%
    PR
    11
    15.3%
    SD
    1
    1.4%
    PD
    0
    0%
    Not Evaluable
    1
    1.4%
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Event Free Survival
    Description an event is defined by coming off protocol for any reason, including progression of disease, lack of disease response, regimen intolerability, withdrawal of consent or death.
    Time Frame From date of study enrollment until the date of removal of study due to progression of disease, toxicity or withdrawal of consent, up to 1222 days.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    44 participants analyzed out of the 72 participants initially enrolled in the study. 28 participants are active and therefore have not experienced any events leading to removal from study.
    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Measure Participants 44
    Median (Full Range) [Days]
    401.5
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title MRD Negativity Following CarBiRD Regimen
    Description Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) was assessed for all participants as soon as they achieved CR/sCR, regardless of what phase they were on. MRD negativity is defined as the complete absence of plasma cells on bone marrow biopsy. MRD positivity is defined as the presence of residual plasma cells (<5%) on bone marrow biopsy. The IMWG criteria were used to determine CR and sCR.
    Time Frame From start of study up to Revlimid Maintenance Cycle 4.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    28 participants achieved CR or sCR.
    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Measure Participants 28
    MRD positive
    10
    13.9%
    MRD negative
    17
    23.6%
    Not Evaluable
    1
    1.4%
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Progression Free Survival
    Description Progression was defined using the IMWG criteria.
    Time Frame From start of study drug until first incidence of progression, up to 1222 days.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    21 participants had an incidence of progression.
    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Measure Participants 21
    Median (Full Range) [months]
    18.3
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Stem Cells Collection
    Description At the end of the Car Phase, all participants underwent stem cell collection.
    Time Frame At the end of the Car Phase, prior to the start of the BiRD Phase, on average after 162 days.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    58 participants reached the end of the Car Phase. From those 58 participants, 52 were collected, 5 participants declined stem cell collection and 1 participant's results were not evaluable.
    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    Measure Participants 52
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [Number of stem cells collected per Kg]
    12854635
    (5388946.9)

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame
    Adverse Event Reporting Description Collection of adverse events is ongoing as 28 participants are still on trial. For the Car Phase, every adverse event not present at baseline was reported. For the BiRD and Maintenance phases, adverse events were only reported if it was a new occurrence (not present in the previous phase) or if the grade of the event increased. Grading was done using the CTCAE 4.0.
    Arm/Group Title Car-BiRD Therapy
    Arm/Group Description Carfilzomib, Clarithromycin (Biaxin®), Lenalidomide (Revlimid®), and Dexamethasone (Decadron®) [Car-BiRD] Car Phase: carfilzomib: 45 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of each 28 day cycles. Dexamethasone: 20 mg orally on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of a 28 day cycle, while receiving carfilzomib. BiRD Phase: Clarithromycin: 500 mg twice a day for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Lenalidomide: 25 mg orally days 1-21 for each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Dexamethasone: 40 mg orally on days 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each 28 day cycle of BiRD treatment. BiRD begins after carfilzomib treatment has been completed. Maintenance Phase: Lenalidomide: 10 mg orally on days 1-21 or each 28 day cycle of maintenance. Maintenance begins after BiRD treatment has been completed.
    All Cause Mortality
    Car-BiRD Therapy
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 1/72 (1.4%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Car-BiRD Therapy
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 26/72 (36.1%)
    Cardiac disorders
    atrial fibrilation 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    massive heart attack 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    acute coronary syndrome 1/58 (1.7%) 1
    cardiac chest pain 1/54 (1.9%) 1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    diarrhea 1/54 (1.9%) 2
    Infections and infestations
    abnominal infection 1/72 (1.4%) 2
    lung infection 3/72 (4.2%) 4
    URI 2/72 (2.8%) 2
    UTI 2/72 (2.8%) 2
    lung infection 3/58 (5.2%) 3
    lung infection 4/54 (7.4%) 4
    acute kidney infection 1/54 (1.9%) 1
    enterocolitis infection 1/54 (1.9%) 1
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    fall 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    increased creatinine 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    dehydration 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    creatinine increase 1/54 (1.9%) 1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    femur fracture 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    spinal fracture 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    back pain 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    non-cardiac chest pain 1/58 (1.7%) 1
    abdominal pain (small intestinal obstruction) 1/58 (1.7%) 1
    non-cardiac chest pain 3/54 (5.6%) 3
    spinal cord compression 1/54 (1.9%) 1
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    thyroid cancer 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    secondary malignancy 1/54 (1.9%) 1
    Nervous system disorders
    syncope 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    confusion 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    dyspnea 2/72 (2.8%) 2
    pulmonary embolism 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    Surgical and medical procedures
    surgical procedure 1/72 (1.4%) 1
    Vascular disorders
    fever 2/72 (2.8%) 3
    thromboembolic event 1/54 (1.9%) 1
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Car-BiRD Therapy
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 72/72 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    anemia 52/72 (72.2%)
    thrombocytopenia 64/72 (88.9%)
    neutropenia 13/72 (18.1%)
    leukopenia 25/72 (34.7%)
    lymphopenia 69/72 (95.8%)
    neutropenia 6/58 (10.3%)
    leukopenia 5/58 (8.6%)
    lymphopenia 5/58 (8.6%)
    thrombocytopenia 3/54 (5.6%)
    neutropenia 18/54 (33.3%)
    leukopenia 11/54 (20.4%)
    Cardiac disorders
    high BNP 10/72 (13.9%)
    bradycardia 5/54 (9.3%)
    Eye disorders
    blurry vision 5/54 (9.3%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    dyspepsia 13/72 (18.1%)
    constipation 18/72 (25%)
    nausea 17/72 (23.6%)
    anorexia 6/72 (8.3%)
    diarhhea 25/72 (34.7%)
    vomiting 8/72 (11.1%)
    flatulance 7/72 (9.7%)
    dyspepsia 4/58 (6.9%)
    constipation 15/58 (25.9%)
    nausea 7/58 (12.1%)
    anorexia 4/58 (6.9%)
    diarhhea 4/58 (6.9%)
    vomiting 3/58 (5.2%)
    dry mouth 4/58 (6.9%)
    flatulance 3/58 (5.2%)
    dyspepsia 13/54 (24.1%)
    constipation 5/54 (9.3%)
    nausea 4/54 (7.4%)
    diarhhea 20/54 (37%)
    vomiting 7/54 (13%)
    dry mouth 3/54 (5.6%)
    flatulance 3/54 (5.6%)
    General disorders
    insomnia 27/72 (37.5%)
    fatigue 22/72 (30.6%)
    chills 4/72 (5.6%)
    insomnia 5/58 (8.6%)
    malaise 3/58 (5.2%)
    fatigue 9/58 (15.5%)
    fatigue 5/54 (9.3%)
    gait disturbance 4/54 (7.4%)
    hair loss 4/54 (7.4%)
    Infections and infestations
    URI 12/72 (16.7%)
    UTI 5/72 (6.9%)
    Skin Infection 4/72 (5.6%)
    URI 22/54 (40.7%)
    skin Infection 4/54 (7.4%)
    ear infection 3/54 (5.6%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    fall 4/54 (7.4%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    hypocalcemia 56/72 (77.8%)
    hyponatremia 42/72 (58.3%)
    hypoglycemia 21/72 (29.2%)
    hyperglycemia 63/72 (87.5%)
    hypophosphatemia 35/72 (48.6%)
    hyperkalemia 20/72 (27.8%)
    hypokalemia 4/72 (5.6%)
    hypomagnesemia 14/72 (19.4%)
    hypermagnesemia 10/72 (13.9%)
    hypoalbuminemia 39/72 (54.2%)
    hyperbilirubinemia 23/72 (31.9%)
    hyperuricemia 5/72 (6.9%)
    hyperhidrosis 8/72 (11.1%)
    elevated ALT 26/72 (36.1%)
    elevated AST 30/72 (41.7%)
    elevated alkaline phosphatase 34/72 (47.2%)
    increased creatinine 35/72 (48.6%)
    hypocalcemia 6/58 (10.3%)
    hypoglycemia 14/58 (24.1%)
    hypokalemia 4/58 (6.9%)
    hypomagnesemia 7/58 (12.1%)
    elevated ALT 3/58 (5.2%)
    ALK increase 6/58 (10.3%)
    increased creatinine 4/58 (6.9%)
    hypocalcemia 7/54 (13%)
    hypercalcemia 3/54 (5.6%)
    hypoglycemia 7/54 (13%)
    hypophosphatemia 5/54 (9.3%)
    hypokalemia 4/54 (7.4%)
    hypomagnesemia 13/54 (24.1%)
    hypoalbuminemia 8/54 (14.8%)
    hyperbilirubinemia 5/54 (9.3%)
    hyponatremia 3/54 (5.6%)
    hypernatremia 5/54 (9.3%)
    elevated ALT 5/54 (9.3%)
    elevated AST 4/54 (7.4%)
    increased creatinine 7/54 (13%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    muscle spasms/cramps 13/72 (18.1%)
    muscle weakness 6/72 (8.3%)
    pain in legs 8/72 (11.1%)
    hip pain 7/72 (9.7%)
    back pain 17/72 (23.6%)
    knee pain 4/72 (5.6%)
    lower extremity pain 4/72 (5.6%)
    muscle spasms/cramps 6/58 (10.3%)
    hip pain 3/58 (5.2%)
    bone pain 3/58 (5.2%)
    muscle spasms/cramps 5/54 (9.3%)
    shoulder pain 5/54 (9.3%)
    rib pain 6/54 (11.1%)
    chest pain (muscular) 4/54 (7.4%)
    pain in legs 5/54 (9.3%)
    hip pain 10/54 (18.5%)
    back pain 8/54 (14.8%)
    arthralgias 11/54 (20.4%)
    neck pain 3/54 (5.6%)
    pain in foot 3/54 (5.6%)
    lower extremity pain 6/54 (11.1%)
    upper extremity pain 6/54 (11.1%)
    knee pain 3/54 (5.6%)
    Nervous system disorders
    peripheral neuropathy 12/72 (16.7%)
    tremor 10/72 (13.9%)
    anxiety/stress 13/72 (18.1%)
    dizziness / lightheaded 9/72 (12.5%)
    paresthesias 4/72 (5.6%)
    forgetful 4/72 (5.6%)
    dysgeusia 4/72 (5.6%)
    headache 12/72 (16.7%)
    irritability 5/72 (6.9%)
    agitation 4/72 (5.6%)
    concentration impairment 7/72 (9.7%)
    peripheral neuropathy 3/58 (5.2%)
    tremor 11/58 (19%)
    dizziness / lightheaded 5/58 (8.6%)
    parethesias 4/58 (6.9%)
    dysgeusia 17/58 (29.3%)
    irritability 7/58 (12.1%)
    peripheral neuropathy 7/54 (13%)
    dizziness / lightheaded 5/54 (9.3%)
    headache 3/54 (5.6%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    depression 6/72 (8.3%)
    anxiety/stress 3/54 (5.6%)
    depression 5/54 (9.3%)
    Renal and urinary disorders
    low eGFR 37/72 (51.4%)
    genitourinary frequency 4/72 (5.6%)
    low eGFR 4/58 (6.9%)
    genitourinary frequency 3/54 (5.6%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnea 11/72 (15.3%)
    cough 12/72 (16.7%)
    sinus congestion 10/72 (13.9%)
    sore throat 4/72 (5.6%)
    dyspnea 3/58 (5.2%)
    lung infection 3/58 (5.2%)
    cough 3/58 (5.2%)
    sinus congestion 3/58 (5.2%)
    lung infection 3/54 (5.6%)
    cough 13/54 (24.1%)
    sore throat 3/54 (5.6%)
    sinus congestion 9/54 (16.7%)
    allergic rhinitis 7/54 (13%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    rash 7/72 (9.7%)
    rash 13/58 (22.4%)
    pruritus 3/58 (5.2%)
    rash 10/54 (18.5%)
    skin darknening 5/54 (9.3%)
    pruritus 4/54 (7.4%)
    dry skin 7/54 (13%)
    Vascular disorders
    edema 14/72 (19.4%)
    hypertension 4/72 (5.6%)
    fever 14/72 (19.4%)
    edema 10/58 (17.2%)
    cushingoid appearance 3/58 (5.2%)
    edema 14/54 (25.9%)
    hypertension 5/54 (9.3%)

    Limitations/Caveats

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    Certain Agreements

    All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Jennifer Hess
    Organization Weill Cornell Medicine
    Phone 6469629440
    Email jmh2004@med.cornell.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01559935
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 1108011903
    First Posted:
    Mar 21, 2012
    Last Update Posted:
    May 5, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Apr 1, 2022