Johnson & Johnson has revealed that treatment based on DARZALEX FASPRO® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) achieved a 95% rate of progression-free survival (PFS) at four years in transplant-eligible, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who had sustained minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity.
This important result highlights the promise of MRD negativity as a substitute endpoint for long-term clinical outcomes in myeloma. The findings were presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
The data show that D-VRd followed by an investigational D-R maintenance regimen is a highly effective treatment option for transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myelom,
The depth and durability of MRD negativity observed—paired with unprecedented progression-free survival at four years underscore the long-term benefit the DARZALEX FASPRO-based regimen can offer patients early in their treatment journey.
Philippe Moreau
Key Findings
- The Phase 3 CEPHEUS trial assessed the effectiveness of the DARZALEX FASPRO®-regimen in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are candidates for autologous stem cell transplant.
- Of patients who became sustained MRD negative, 95% were progression-free at four years.
- The trial illustrated that the achievement of MRD negativity is associated with favorable long-term outcomes, including prolonged PFS.
These findings emphasize how crucial it is to include MRD status in multiple myeloma treatment evaluation and decision-making procedures.
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Graduated from the University of Kerala'20 with B.Sc. Botany & Biotechnology. Post-graduation in Biotechnology from the University of Kerala'22. Internship experience in Cancer Research.
