At a glance
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Bortezomib + Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin (Doxil) + Dexamethasone Followed by Thalidomide + Dexamethasone or Bortezomib + Thalidomide + Dexamethasone for Patients With Symptomatic Untreated High-Risk or Primary Resistant Multiple Myeloma
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating bortezomib, dexamethasone, and 2 other interventions for Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm. Completed, enrolled 45 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome and dexamethasone, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or stopping them from dividing. Thalidomide may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking blood flow to the cancer. Giving bortezomib together with doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome and dexamethasone followed by thalidomide, dexamethasone, and bortezomib may kill more cancer cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving bortezomib together with doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome and dexamethasone followed by thalidomide and dexamethasone with or without bortezomib works in treating patients with multiple myeloma.