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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Frontline T-cell Engager vs Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) and Measurable Residual Disease (MRD)-Guided Sequential Intensification thERapy in Multiple Myeloma

Frontline T-cell Engager vs Autologous Stem Cell Transplant and Measurable Residual Disease (MRD)-Guided Sequential Intensification thERapy in Multiple Myeloma (FASTER)

Frontline T-cell Engager vs Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) and Measurable Residual Disease (MRD)-Guided Sequential Intensification thERapy in Multiple Myeloma (NCT06974786) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Multiple Myeloma, Newly Diagnosed and Multiple Myeloma (MM), sponsored by SCRI Development Innovations, LLC. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is an open-label, multi-site, Phase II randomized trial with response-adaptive design for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) participants who have had prior induction therapy. The primary objective of this study is to compare the rates of achieving undetectable measurable residual disease (MRD) in the bone marrow with elranatamab and daratumumab employed as post-induction consolidation and maintenance treatment (Arm A) versus autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) followed by lenalidomide and daratumumab treatment (Arm B).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Multiple Myeloma, Newly Diagnosed and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 100 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Multiple Myeloma, Newly Diagnosed subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Age \>18 years with no upper age limit. 2. Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma with indication for initiation of therapy diagnosed within last 12 months. Pretreatment parameters necessary for disease characterization and response assessment must be available. 3. Eligible for ASCT according to institutional policy as evaluated by investigator. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1 (Appendix A). 5. Prior induction therapy including one PI, lenalidomide, and an anti-CD38 mAb for 16-24 weeks, obtaining at least a partial response (PR). 6. Measurable disease meeting at least 1 of the following criteria (at the time of diagnosis): a. Serum monoclonal (M) protein ≥1.0 g/dl (≥0.5 g/dl if IgA, IgD, IgE or IgM MM). b. ≥200 mg of M protein/24h in the urine. c. Difference between affected and unaffected free light chain ≥10 mg/dL with abnormal kappa to lambda ratio. 7. Have trackable clonogenic sequence using ClonoSEQ® (Seattle, WA) identified from a high disease burden sample obtained as SoC and enabling MRD testing during screening phase. 8. Have clinical laboratory values meeting the following criteria during the Screening Phase and also at start of administration of study treatment: • blood count (hemoglobin) at least 8g/dL without prior red blood cells (RBC) transfusion within 14 days before the laboratory test; recombinant human erythropoietin use is permitted • platelet count at least 75,000/µl • Absolute neutrophil count ≥1,000/µl (prior growth factor support is permitted but must be without support for 7 days for granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) or granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) and for 14 days for pegylated G-CSF before screening lab test • Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase ≤2.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>18 years with no upper age limit. 2. Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma with indication for initiation of therapy diagnosed within last 12 months. Pretreatment parameters necessary for disease characterization and response assessment must be available. 3. Eligible for ASCT according to institutional policy as evaluated by investigator. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1 (Appendix A). 5. Prior induction therapy including one PI, lenalidomide, and an anti-CD38 mAb for 16-24 weeks, obtaining at least a partial response (PR). 6. Measurable disease meeting at least 1 of the following criteria (at the time of diagnosis): a. Serum monoclonal (M) protein ≥1.0 g/dl (≥0.5 g/dl if IgA, IgD, IgE or IgM MM). b. ≥200 mg of M protein/24h in the urine. c. Difference between affected and unaffected free light chain ≥10 mg/dL with abnormal kappa to lambda ratio. 7. Have trackable clonogenic sequence using ClonoSEQ® (Seattle, WA) identified from a high disease burden sample obtained as SoC and enabling MRD testing during screening phase. 8. Have clinical laboratory values meeting the following criteria during the Screening Phase and also at start of administration of study treatment: • Hemoglobin ≥8g/dL without prior red blood cells (RBC) transfusion within 14 days before the laboratory test; recombinant human erythropoietin use is permitted • Platelets ≥75,000/µl • Absolute neutrophil count ≥1,000/µl (prior growth factor support is permitted but must be without support for 7 days for granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) or granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) and for 14 days for pegylated G-CSF before screening lab test • Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase ≤2.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) * Renal function: Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥40 mL/min based on calculation using Cockcroft-Gault formula or measured by a 24-hour urine collection. * Total bilirubin ≤2 × ULN, except in participants with congenital bilirubinemia, such as Gilbert syndrome (in which case direct bilirubin ≤3 × ULN is required) * Serum calcium corrected for albumin ≤14 mg/dL (≤3.5 mmol/L) or free ionized calcium ≤6.5 mg/dL (≤1.6 mmol/L) 9. Achievement of at least PR to induction therapy, without prior progression of disease. 10. Prior completion of standard of care mobilization and collection of stem cells (minimum 2 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg) without use of chemotherapy mobilization, any time prior to or during screening phase. 11. A woman of childbearing potential must have a negative highly sensitive serum pregnancy test at screening and again within 24 hours of the start of study treatment and must agree to further serum or urine pregnancy tests during the study. 12. A woman must be: a. Not of childbearing potential, or b. Of childbearing potential and practicing true abstinence; or i. Have a sole partner who is vasectomized; or ii. Practicing ≥1 highly-effective, user-independent method of contraception (Appendix B) NOTE: Participant must agree to continue the above throughout the study and for 4 months after the last dose of study treatment. If a woman becomes of childbearing potential after start of the study the woman must comply with point (b) as described above. 13. A woman must agree not to donate eggs (ova, oocytes) or freeze for future use, for the purposes of assisted reproduction during the study and for 4 months after receiving the last dose of study treatment. 14. A man must wear a condom (with or without spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository) when engaging in any activity that allows for passage of ejaculate to another person during the study and for a minimum of 90 days after receiving the last dose of study treatment. If a female partner is of childbearing potential, she must also be practicing a highly effective method of contraception. NOTE: If the male participant is vasectomized, he still must wear a condom (with or without spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository), but his female partner is not required to use contraception. 15. A male participant must agree not to donate sperm for the purpose of reproduction during the study and for a minimum of 90 days after receiving the last dose of study treatment. 16. Must be willing and able to adhere to the lifestyle restrictions specified in this protocol. 17. Must sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF) (or their legally acceptable representative must sign) indicating that the participant understands the purpose of, and procedures required for, the study and is willing to participate in the study. 18. All participants must agree to comply with and be enrolled in Revlimid Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. 19. All participants must agree to comply with and be enrolled in elranatamab Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. 20. All participants must meet institution-specific criteria for ASCT eligibility as assessed by the Investigator. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of primary light chain amyloidosis, POEMS, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, plasma cell leukemia, or central nervous system (CNS) involvement by MM. 2. Contraindications or life-threatening allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to any study drug or its excipients (refer to the elranatamab Investigator's Brochure \[IB\] and appropriate package inserts). 3. Prior or concurrent exposure to any of the following: c. Any anti-BCMA therapy. d. Epigenetic therapy, or treatment with an investigational drug or an invasive investigational medical device within 21 days or ≥5 half-lives, whichever is less. e. Investigational vaccine within 4 weeks. f. Live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks before randomization. g. Radiotherapy within 14 days. h. Gene-modified adoptive cell therapy (e.g., CAR modified T cells, NK cells). i. Cytotoxic therapy within 14 days. 4. Minimum washout period for prior therapy: 1. PI therapy - 14 days. 2. IMiD agent therapy -14 days. 3. Anti CD38 monoclonal therapy - 14 days. 4. Corticosteroids - 7 days. 5. Known active CNS involvement or exhibits clinical signs of meningeal involvement of MM. If either is suspected, negative whole brain magnetic resonance imaging and lumbar cytology are required. 6. Myelodysplastic syndrome or active malignancies (i.e., progressing or requiring treatment change in the last 24 months) other than MM. The only allowed exceptions are: a. Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treated within the last 24 months that is considered completely cured. b. Skin cancer (non-melanoma or melanoma) treated within the last 24 months that is considered completely cured. c. Non-invasive cervical cancer treated within the last 24 months that is considered completely cured. d. Localized prostate cancer (N0M0): i. With a Gleason score of ≤6, treated within the last 24 months, or untreated and under surveillance. 1\) With a Gleason score of 3+4 that has been treated \>6 months prior to full study screening and considered to have a very low risk of recurrence, or e. History of localized prostate cancer and receiving androgen deprivation therapy and considered to have a very low risk of recurrence. f. Breast cancer: adequately treated lobular carcinoma in situ or ductal carcinoma in situ, or history of localized breast cancer and receiving antihormonal agents and considered to have a very low risk of recurrence (\<5% over 5 years). g. Other malignancy that is considered cured with minimal risk of recurrence. 7. Stroke or seizure within 6 months prior to signing ICF. 8. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) \<50% of predicted normal. Note that FEV1 testing is required for participants suspected of having COPD and participants must be excluded if FEV1 is \<50% of predicted normal. 9\. Moderate or severe persistent asthma within the past 2 years or uncontrolled asthma of any classification. Note that participants who currently have controlled intermittent asthma or controlled mild persistent asthma are allowed to participate in the study. 10\. Prior allogeneic bone marrow, hematopoietic stem cell or solid organ transplant. 11\. Participant is pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant while enrolled in this study or within 6 months after the last dose of study treatment. 12\. Participant plans to father a child while enrolled in this study or within 90 days after the last dose of study treatment. 13\. Presence of the following cardiac conditions: h. New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure i. Myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass graft ≤6 months prior to randomization j. History of clinically significant ventricular arrhythmia or unexplained syncope, not believed to be vasovagal in nature or due to dehydration. k. History of severe non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. 14. Any of the following: 1. History of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related illness. 2. Active or recent infection (including SARS-COV-2). Participants with prior or recent infection must have infection resolved for \>21 days and no use of systemic anti-infective therapy for \>28 days. 3. Hepatitis B infection (i.e., hepatitis B surface antigen \[HBsAg\] or hepatitis B virus \[HBV\]-DNA positive). In the event the infection status is unclear, quantitative viral levels are necessary to determine the infection status. 4. Active hepatitis C infection as measured by positive hepatitis C virus (HCV)-RNA testing. Participants with a history of HCV antibody positivity must undergo HCV-RNA testing. If a participant with history of chronic hepatitis C infection (defined as both HCV antibody and HCVRNA positive) completed antiviral therapy and has undetectable HCV-RNA for at least 12 weeks following the completion of therapy, the participant is eligible for the study. 15\. Major surgery within 14 days prior to the start of administration of study treatment, or will not have fully recovered from surgery, or has major surgery planned during the time the participant is expected to be treated in the study or within 2 weeks after administration of the last dose of study treatment. NOTE: Participants with planned surgical procedures to be conducted under local anesthesia may participate. Kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty are not considered major surgery. If there is a question whether a procedure is considered a major surgery, the Investigator must consult with the appropriate Sponsor representative and resolve any issues before enrolling a participant in the study. 16\. Contraindication or intolerance to required supportive care medications in the absence of alternative options. 17\. Contraindication or intolerance to daratumumab or lenalidomide, or prior to toxicities to lenalidomide during induction requiring reduction of dose to \<10 mg/day. 18\. Significant neuropathy (Grades 3-4 or Grade 2 with pain). 19. History of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or variant. 20. Concurrent medical or psychiatric condition or disease that is likely to interfere with study procedures or results, or that in the opinion of the Investigator would constitute a hazard for participating in this study, such as: 1. Uncontrolled diabetes. 2. Acute diffuse infiltrative pulmonary disease. 3. History of autoimmune disease with the exception of vitiligo, type I diabetes, and prior autoimmune thyroiditis that is currently euthyroid based on clinical symptoms and laboratory testing. 4. Disabling psychiatric conditions (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse), severe dementia, or altered mental status. 5. Any other issue that would impair the ability of the participant to receive or tolerate the planned treatment at the investigational site, to understand informed consent or any condition for which, in the opinion of the Investigator, participation would not be in the best interest of the participant (e.g., compromise the well-being) or that could prevent, limit, or confound the protocol-specified assessments. 6. History of non-compliance with recommended medical treatments.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Elranatamab

Participants will receive step up dosing of Elranatamab subcutaneously in first cycle of consolidation followed by fixed dosing for 2 additional cycles and for 12 cycles in maintenance. Arm A participants will receive additional 12 cycles of Elranatamab monotherapy if they are MRD negative after Maintenance 1 for a total of 27 cycles. Cycles will be 28 days.

DRUG

Daratumumab

Participants will be given 1800 mg of Daratumumab subcutaneously every 4 weeks for up a maximum of 26 cycles.

DRUG

Lenalidomide

Participants will receive 10 mg of Lenalidomide daily by mouth for 21 days of each 28-day cycle for up to a maximum of 24 cycles.

PROCEDURE

autologous stem cell transplantation

Participants will undergo ASCT as standard treatment following individual site's processes and practices.

Locations (11)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
Denver, Colorado, United States
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Oncology Hematology Care
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
The Ohio State University- The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Columbus, Ohio, United States
SCRI Oncology Partners
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, United States
Virginia Oncology Associates
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
University of Wisconsin Clinical Science Center
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06974786), the sponsor (SCRI Development Innovations, LLC), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06974786 clinical trial studying?

This is an open-label, multi-site, Phase II randomized trial with response-adaptive design for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) participants who have had prior induction therapy. The primary objective of this study is to compare the rates of achieving undetectable measurable residual disease (MRD) in the bone marrow with elranatamab and daratumumab employed as post-induction consolidation and maintenance treatment (Arm A) versus autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) followed by lenalidomide and daratumumab treatment (Arm B). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06974786?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06974786?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06974786. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06974786. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.