Plan Development for Giving Teclistamab in the Outpatient Setting
This study is for people in the UK with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, whose previous treatments haven't worked or have stopped working. The main goal is to find the best way to give a new medicine called teclistamab, which is currently given in hospital, in an outpatient clinic setting. This means you might not have to stay overnight in hospital for your treatment. The study also aims to understand how giving this treatment outside of a hospital affects the people who look after you, like family and friends (your caregivers). It helps us learn how to make treatment easier for patients and their loved ones.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is trying to make things easier for people with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. If your myeloma has come back or hasn't responded to other treatments, this study is looking at a specific medicine called teclistamab. Normally, medicines like this might be given in a hospital, meaning you have to stay overnight.
The main idea behind this study is to figure out the best and safest way to give teclistamab to patients when they don't need to stay in hospital. This could be at an outpatient clinic, where you come for your treatment and then go home the same day. This could potentially make life much simpler and more comfortable for patients.
Another important part of the study is to understand the impact on caregivers – the family members or friends who help look after patients. Receiving treatment outside of a hospital might change the amount of support caregivers need to provide, and the study wants to measure how much extra help or effort this might involve. This information will help doctors and hospitals provide better support for both patients and their loved ones in the future.
Key takeaways
- This study helps make teclistamab treatment potentially more convenient.
- It's for adults with multiple myeloma that hasn't responded to other treatments.
- The study focuses on giving treatment outside of a hospital.
- It also looks at the experience for patient caregivers.
- Close monitoring by medical staff will take place throughout the study.
Who may be eligible?
This study is specifically for adults aged 18 and over who have multiple myeloma that has come back, or hasn't responded to at least three different types of previous treatments. These treatments must have included certain medicines like a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
Also, your doctors need to confirm that your cancer has started to grow again despite your last treatment. You should generally be in good health for someone with your condition, and specific blood test results will be checked to make sure it's safe for you to take part. You'll also need to have at least one person who helps look after you (a caregiver) who can also take part in the study.
If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you would need to use highly effective contraception during the study. Similarly, men would need to use condoms during the study and follow specific guidelines afterwards to prevent pregnancy.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Do you have multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to previous treatments?
- Have you had at least three different types of previous cancer treatments?
- Do you have a caregiver who can potentially take part in the study?
- Are you willing and able to travel to one of the specific cancer centres for treatment?
What does participation involve?
If you join this study, you will receive the medicine teclistamab. The main focus is on how this medicine can be given outside of a hospital, so you'll likely have your treatments at a specific cancer centre. This part of the study is mainly about setting up the best processes for giving teclistamab in an outpatient setting, rather than testing the medicine's effectiveness itself.
Throughout the study, doctors and nurses will closely monitor your health with regular check-ups, blood tests, and other assessments. They'll be looking for how you react to the treatment and making sure you are safe. Your caregiver will also be asked to answer questions about their experiences and what's involved in helping you during this time. The total duration of your participation will depend on how you respond to the treatment and the study's specific plan, but you will continue to receive teclistamab even after the initial study period if it is helping you, following standard guidelines.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Princess Margaret Cancer CentreVerified postcodeToronto, Canada· Recruiting
Common questions
What is multiple myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, a kind of white blood cell found in your bone marrow.
What does 'relapsed or refractory' mean?
It means your cancer has come back after treatment, or that it hasn't responded to previous treatments.
What is teclistamab?
Teclistamab is a specific medicine approved for treating multiple myeloma.
What is an outpatient setting?
This means you receive your treatment at a clinic or hospital and go home the same day, without needing to stay overnight.
What is a 'caregiver' in this study?
A caregiver is usually a family member or friend who helps look after you and might be asked to share their experiences of helping you during the study.
How to find out more
Christine Chen, Dr.
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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