Multiple Myeloma Molecular Monitoring Study

NCT03421132 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: M4
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 96
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 9

Brief Summary

The investigators will track 250 multiple myeloma patients across Canada over time, using new lab tests to evaluate their blood and bone marrow, as they receive standard of care treatment. The main hypothesis is that these tests will allow clinicians to better diagnose and manage multiple myeloma, improving patients' quality of life overall.

Conditions

Multiple Myeloma

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Sensitivity of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Assays

  Comparison of the sensitivity of two leading-edge MRD assays - (1) multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC), and (2) immunoglobulin gene sequencing (IgS) - in patients who meet the conventional definition of complete remission post-treatment.

  100 days post-treatment

• Sensitivity of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Assays

  Comparison of the sensitivity of two leading-edge MRD assays - (1) multiparameter flow cytometry (MFC), and (2) immunoglobulin gene sequencing (IgS) - in patients who meet the conventional definition of complete remission post-treatment.

  12 months post-maintenance therapy

Secondary Outcomes (10)

• Comparison of Sensitivity of MRD Assays with PET scans

  12 months post-maintenance therapy

• Predicting Progression-Free Survival Using MRD Assessment

  5 years

• Predicting Overall Survival Using MRD Assessment

  5 years

• Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) Gained

  5 years

• Incremental Cost-Effectiveness of MRD Testing

  5 years

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 99 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients will be recruited through hospital oncology clinics across Canada

You may qualify if:

• Ability to give informed consent
• Diagnosed with active multiple myeloma
• Consented to participation in Myeloma Canada Research Network (MCRN) database project
• Previously untreated and eligible for autologous stem-cell transplantation (ASCT)

You may not qualify if:

• Ineligible for ASCT
• Does not consent to participate in MCRN database project

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Horizon Health Network: lead

Study Sites (9)

Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2, Canada

Location

Cross Cancer Institute

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2, Canada

Location

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

Location

CancerCare Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9, Canada

Location

Saint John Regional Hospital (Horizon Health Network)

Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L5, Canada

Location

Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9, Canada

Location

Buland Mangukia

Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 1C3, Canada

Location

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X6, Canada

Location

McGill University Health Centre

Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada

Location

Related Publications (27)

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  BACKGROUND

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Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Human Peripheral Blood: DNA, RNA and WBC. Human Bone Marrow: DNA, RNA, WBC, CD138 positive and CD138 negative cells.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple Myeloma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms, Plasma Cell; Neoplasms by Histologic Type; Neoplasms; Hemostatic Disorders; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Paraproteinemias; Blood Protein Disorders; Hematologic Diseases; Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases; Hemorrhagic Disorders; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Immunoproliferative Disorders; Immune System Diseases

Study Officials

• Anthony J Reiman, MD

  Horizon Health Network

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2018
• First Posted: February 5, 2018
• Study Start: February 20, 2018
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2024
• Study Completion: March 31, 2026
• Last Updated: June 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (9)