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''Treatment in '''IFM90''' was preceded by 4 to 6 alternating cycles of VMCP and BVAP. Treatment in '''IFM 9502''' and '''SWOG S9321''' was preceded by [[Multiple_myeloma#VAD|VAD]] x 3. Treatment in '''IFM 94''' was preceded by [[Multiple_myeloma#VAD|VAD]] x 3 to 4''
 
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Revision as of 03:28, 20 September 2017

The purpose of this page is to provide references to regimens that are obsolete, outdated, or of historical interest only. As a general rule, this includes the inferior arm(s) of a randomized study, unless said regimens continue to be recommended by trustworthy sources such as the NCCN Guidelines. Please go to the multiple myeloma regimen page to find other regimens.

49 regimens on this page
88 variants on this page


Untreated

C-VAMP

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C-VAMP: Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), MethylPrednisolone

Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator
Raje et al. 1997 Phase III VAMP

References

  1. Raje N, Powles R, Kulkarni S, Milan S, Middleton G, Singhal S, Mehta J, Millar B, Viner C, Raymond J, Treleaven J, Cunningham D, Gore M. A comparison of vincristine and doxorubicin infusional chemotherapy with methylprednisolone (VAMP) with the addition of weekly cyclophosphamide (C-VAMP) as induction treatment followed by autografting in previously untreated myeloma. Br J Haematol. 1997 Apr;97(1):153-60. link to original article PubMed

EDAP

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EDAP: Etoposide, Dexamethasone, Ara-C (Cytarabine), Platinol (Cisplatin)

Regimen

Study Evidence
Barlogie et al. 1999 (Total Therapy) Non-randomized

Given as a component of Total Therapy.

Chemotherapy

References

  1. Barlogie B, Jagannath S, Desikan KR, Mattox S, Vesole D, Siegel D, Tricot G, Munshi N, Fassas A, Singhal S, Mehta J, Anaissie E, Dhodapkar D, Naucke S, Cromer J, Sawyer J, Epstein J, Spoon D, Ayers D, Cheson B, Crowley J. Total therapy with tandem transplants for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Blood. 1999 Jan 1;93(1):55-65. link to original article PubMed

VAD

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VAD: Vincristine, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Dexamethasone
VAd: Vincristine, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), low-dose dexamethasone
Note: VAD is given as a bolus or a continuous infusion regimen; see variants for details.

Regimen #1

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Sonneveld et al. 2012 (HOVON-65/GMMG-HD4) Phase III PAD Seems to have inferior OS

This regimen was intended for patients 18 to 65 years of age with newly diagnosed MM, Durie-Salmon stage II to III, WHO performance status 0 to 2, or WHO 3 when caused by MM. Observed efficacy is for induction PAD -> transplant -> maintenance bortezomib compared with induction VAD -> transplant -> maintenance thalidomide.

Chemotherapy

Supportive medications

  • One of the following bisphosphonates recommended:
  • "Prophylactic antibiotics" (no further specifics) during induction therapy
  • Erythropoietin and pain medications at physician discretion
  • One of the following for Herpes zoster prophylaxis throughout bortezomib induction:
    • Acyclovir (Zovirax) 800 mg PO per day (did not specify whether taken once per day or as a divided twice per day dose)
    • Valacyclovir (Valtrex) 1000 mg PO per day (did not specify whether taken once per day or as a divided twice per day dose)

28-day cycle for 3 cycles

Stem cells collected 4 to 6 weeks after induction therapy; patients proceed to receive single autologous hematopoietic cell transplant (HOVON-65) or tandem autologous hematopoietic cell transplant (GMMG-HD4).

Regimen #2

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Harousseau et al. 2010 (IFM 2005-01) Phase III VD Might have inferior PFS

This regimen was intended for patients age less than or equal to 65 years with untreated symptomatic MM with measurable paraprotein in serum (greater than 1.0 g/dL) or urine (greater than 0.2 g/24 h).

Chemotherapy

  • Vincristine (Oncovin) 0.4 mg/day IV continuous infusion over 4 days on days 1 to 4 (total dose per cycle: 1.6 mg)
  • Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 9 mg/m2/day IV continuous infusion over 4 days on days 1 to 4 (total dose per cycle: 36 mg/m2)
  • Dexamethasone (Decadron) as follows:
    • Cycles 1 & 2: 40 mg PO once per day on days 1 to 4, 9 to 12, 17 to 20
    • Cycle 3 onwards: 40 mg PO once per day on days 1 to 4

Supportive medications

28-day cycle for 4 cycles

Patients were then randomized to DCEP consolidation or went directly to autologous hematopoietic cell transplant.

Regimen #3, "VAd"

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Rifkin et al. 2006 Phase III DVd Non-inferior ORR

This regimen was intended for patients greater than or equal to 18 years and fulfilling a diagnosis of stage II or III MM according to the Durie and Salmon criteria.

Chemotherapy

28-day cycles

Regimen #4, VAD bolus

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Dimopoulos et al. 2003 Phase III VAD Doxil Seems not superior

This regimen was intended for all patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who were considered candidates for systemic treatment.

Chemotherapy

Supportive medications

28-day cycle for 4 cycles

Regimen #5

Study Evidence
Barlogie et al. 1984 Phase II
Barlogie et al. 2006 (SWOG S9321) Non-randomized portion of RCT

Chemotherapy

Supportive medications

35-day cycles

In Barlogie et al. 1984, treatment was given "until a maximum reduction in myeloma protein had occurred" and patients received four additional cycles of therapy beyond their best response. In SWOG S9321, patients with at least stable disease were randomized after 4 cycles to VBMCP versus melphalan & TBI -> autoHCT.

Regimen #6

Study Evidence
Segeren et al. 1999 Phase II

Chemotherapy

Supportive medications

28-day cycles

Regimen #7

Study Evidence
Cavo et al. 2007 (Bologna 96) Non-randomized portion of RCT

This regimen was intended for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of symptomatic or progressive MM, an upper age limit of 60 years, and previously untreated.

Chemotherapy

  • Vincristine (Oncovin) 0.4 mg/day IV continuous infusion over 4 days on days 1 to 4 (total dose per cycle: 1.6 mg)
  • Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 9 mg/m2/day IV continuous infusion over 4 days on days 1 to 4 (total dose per cycle: 36 mg/m2)
  • Dexamethasone (Decadron) as follows:
    • Cycles 1 & 3: 40 mg PO once per day on days 1 to 4
    • Cycles 2 & 4: 40 mg PO once per day on days 1 to 4, 9 to 12, 17 to 20

28-day cycle for 4 cycles

Responders were randomized to single autologous hematopoietic cell transplant versus tandem autologous hematopoietic cell transplant.

References

  1. Barlogie B, Smith L, Alexanian R. Effective treatment of advanced multiple myeloma refractory to alkylating agents. N Engl J Med. 1984 May 24;310(21):1353-6. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
  2. Segeren CM, Sonneveld P, van der Holt B, Baars JW, Biesma DH, Cornellissen JJ, Croockewit AJ, Dekker AW, Fibbe WE, Löwenberg B, van Marwijk Kooy M, van Oers MH, Richel DJ, Schouten HC, Vellenga E, Verhoef GE, Wijermans PW, Wittebol S, Lokhorst HM. Vincristine, doxorubicin and dexamethasone (VAD) administered as rapid intravenous infusion for first-line treatment in untreated multiple myeloma. Br J Haematol. 1999 Apr;105(1):127-30. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
  3. Dimopoulos MA, Pouli A, Zervas K, Grigoraki V, Symeonidis A, Repoussis P, Mitsouli C, Papanastasiou C, Margaritis D, Tokmaktsis A, Katodritou I, Kokkini G, Terpos E, Vyniou N, Tzilianos M, Chatzivassili A, Kyrtsonis MC, Panayiotidis P, Maniatis A; Greek Myeloma Study Group. Prospective randomized comparison of vincristine, doxorubicin and dexamethasone (VAD) administered as intravenous bolus injection and VAD with liposomal doxorubicin as first-line treatment in multiple myeloma. Ann Oncol. 2003 Jul;14(7):1039-44. link to original article contains protocol PubMed
  4. Garban F, Attal M, Michallet M, Hulin C, Bourhis JH, Yakoub-Agha I, Lamy T, Marit G, Maloisel F, Berthou C, Dib M, Caillot D, Deprijck B, Ketterer N, Harousseau JL, Sotto JJ, Moreau P. Prospective comparison of autologous stem cell transplantation followed by dose-reduced allograft (IFM99-03 trial) with tandem autologous stem cell transplantation (IFM99-04 trial) in high-risk de novo multiple myeloma. Blood. 2006 May 1;107(9):3474-80. Epub 2006 Jan 5. link to original article PubMed
    1. Update: Moreau P, Garban F, Attal M, Michallet M, Marit G, Hulin C, Benboubker L, Doyen C, Mohty M, Yakoub-Agha I, Leyvraz S, Casassus P, Avet-Loiseau H, Garderet L, Mathiot C, Harousseau JL; IFM Group. Long-term follow-up results of IFM99-03 and IFM99-04 trials comparing nonmyeloablative allotransplantation with autologous transplantation in high-risk de novo multiple myeloma. Blood. 2008 Nov 1;112(9):3914-5. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article PubMed
  5. Rifkin RM, Gregory SA, Mohrbacher A, Hussein MA. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, vincristine, and dexamethasone provide significant reduction in toxicity compared with doxorubicin, vincristine, and dexamethasone in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: a Phase III multicenter randomized trial. Cancer. 2006 Feb 15;106(4):848-58. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
  6. Attal M, Harousseau JL, Leyvraz S, Doyen C, Hulin C, Benboubker L, Yakoub Agha I, Bourhis JH, Garderet L, Pegourie B, Dumontet C, Renaud M, Voillat L, Berthou C, Marit G, Monconduit M, Caillot D, Grobois B, Avet-Loiseau H, Moreau P, Facon T; Inter-Groupe Francophone du Myélome (IFM). Maintenance therapy with thalidomide improves survival in patients with multiple myeloma. Blood. 2006 Nov 15;108(10):3289-94. Epub 2006 Jul 27. link to original article PubMed
    1. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article PubMed
  7. Cavo M, Tosi P, Zamagni E, Cellini C, Tacchetti P, Patriarca F, Di Raimondo F, Volpe E, Ronconi S, Cangini D, Narni F, Carubelli A, Masini L, Catalano L, Fiacchini M, de Vivo A, Gozzetti A, Lazzaro A, Tura S, Baccarani M. Prospective, randomized study of single compared with double autologous stem-cell transplantation for multiple myeloma: Bologna 96 clinical study. J Clin Oncol. 2007 Jun 10;25(17):2434-41. Epub 2007 May 7. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
    1. Sub-group analysis: Cavo M, Zamagni E, Tosi P, Tacchetti P, Cellini C, Cangini D, de Vivo A, Testoni N, Nicci C, Terragna C, Grafone T, Perrone G, Ceccolini M, Tura S, Baccarani M; Bologna 2002 study. Superiority of thalidomide and dexamethasone over vincristine-doxorubicindexamethasone (VAD) as primary therapy in preparation for autologous transplantation for multiple myeloma. Blood. 2005 Jul 1;106(1):35-9. Epub 2005 Mar 10. link to original article contains protocol PubMed
  8. Barlogie B, Kyle RA, Anderson KC, Greipp PR, Lazarus HM, Hurd DD, McCoy J, Moore DF Jr, Dakhil SR, Lanier KS, Chapman RA, Cromer JN, Salmon SE, Durie B, Crowley JC. Standard chemotherapy compared with high-dose chemoradiotherapy for multiple myeloma: final results of phase III US Intergroup Trial S9321. J Clin Oncol. 2006 Feb 20;24(6):929-36. Epub 2006 Jan 23. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2006 Jun 10;24(17):2687. Moore, Dennis F Jr [added]. link to original article refers to protocol in Barlogie et al. 1984 PubMed
    1. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  9. Lokhorst HM, van der Holt B, Zweegman S, Vellenga E, Croockewit S, van Oers MH, von dem Borne P, Wijermans P, Schaafsma R, de Weerdt O, Wittebol S, Delforge M, Berenschot H, Bos GM, Jie KS, Sinnige H, van Marwijk-Kooy M, Joosten P, Minnema MC, van Ammerlaan R, Sonneveld P; Dutch-Belgian Hemato-Oncology Group (HOVON). A randomized phase 3 study on the effect of thalidomide combined with adriamycin, dexamethasone, and high-dose melphalan, followed by thalidomide maintenance in patients with multiple myeloma. Blood. 2010 Feb 11;115(6):1113-20. Epub 2009 Oct 30. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
  10. Harousseau JL, Attal M, Avet-Loiseau H, Marit G, Caillot D, Mohty M, Lenain P, Hulin C, Facon T, Casassus P, Michallet M, Maisonneuve H, Benboubker L, Maloisel F, Petillon MO, Webb I, Mathiot C, Moreau P. Bortezomib plus dexamethasone is superior to vincristine plus doxorubicin plus dexamethasone as induction treatment prior to autologous stem-cell transplantation in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: results of the IFM 2005-01 phase III trial. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Oct 20;28(30):4621-9. Epub 2010 Sep 7. link to original article contains protocol PubMed
  11. Sonneveld P, Schmidt-Wolf IG, van der Holt B, El Jarari L, Bertsch U, Salwender H, Zweegman S, Vellenga E, Broyl A, Blau IW, Weisel KC, Wittebol S, Bos GM, Stevens-Kroef M, Scheid C, Pfreundschuh M, Hose D, Jauch A, van der Velde H, Raymakers R, Schaafsma MR, Kersten MJ, van Marwijk-Kooy M, Duehrsen U, Lindemann W, Wijermans PW, Lokhorst HM, Goldschmidt HM. Bortezomib induction and maintenance treatment in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: results of the randomized phase III HOVON-65/ GMMG-HD4 trial. J Clin Oncol. 2012 Aug 20;30(24):2946-55. Epub 2012 Jul 16. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed

VAMP

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VAMP: Vincristine, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), MethylPrednisolone

Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator
Raje et al. 1997 Phase III C-VAMP

References

  1. Raje N, Powles R, Kulkarni S, Milan S, Middleton G, Singhal S, Mehta J, Millar B, Viner C, Raymond J, Treleaven J, Cunningham D, Gore M. A comparison of vincristine and doxorubicin infusional chemotherapy with methylprednisolone (VAMP) with the addition of weekly cyclophosphamide (C-VAMP) as induction treatment followed by autografting in previously untreated myeloma. Br J Haematol. 1997 Apr;97(1):153-60. link to original article PubMed
  2. Fermand JP, Ravaud P, Chevret S, Divine M, Leblond V, Belanger C, Macro M, Pertuiset E, Dreyfus F, Mariette X, Boccacio C, Brouet JC. High-dose therapy and autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma: up-front or rescue treatment? Results of a multicenter sequential randomized clinical trial. Blood. 1998 Nov 1;92(9):3131-6. link to original articlePubMed
  3. Child JA, Morgan GJ, Davies FE, Owen RG, Bell SE, Hawkins K, Brown J, Drayson MT, Selby PJ; Medical Research Council Adult Leukaemia Working Party. High-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem-cell rescue for multiple myeloma. N Engl J Med. 2003 May 8;348(19):1875-83. link to original article PubMed
  4. Fermand JP, Katsahian S, Divine M, Leblond V, Dreyfus F, Macro M, Arnulf B, Royer B, Mariette X, Pertuiset E, Belanger C, Janvier M, Chevret S, Brouet JC, Ravaud P; Group Myelome-Autogreffe. High-dose therapy and autologous blood stem-cell transplantation compared with conventional treatment in myeloma patients aged 55 to 65 years: long-term results of a randomized control trial from the Group Myelome-Autogreffe. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Dec 20;23(36):9227-33. Epub 2005 Nov 7. link to original articlePubMed

VBMC

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VBMC: Vincristine, BiCNU (Carmustine), Melphalan, Cyclophosphamide

Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Child et al. 2003 (MRC Myeloma VII) Phase III Melphalan & Methylprednisolone -> autoHCT Seems to have inferior OS

Chemotherapy

Followed by interferon alfa maintenance.

References

  1. Child JA, Morgan GJ, Davies FE, Owen RG, Bell SE, Hawkins K, Brown J, Drayson MT, Selby PJ; Medical Research Council Adult Leukaemia Working Party. High-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem-cell rescue for multiple myeloma. N Engl J Med. 2003 May 8;348(19):1875-83. link to original article PubMed

VBMCP

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VBMCP: Vincristine, BiCNU (Carmustine), Melphalan, Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone

Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator
Barlogie et al. 2006 (SWOG S9321) Phase III Melphalan & TBI -> autoHCT

References

  1. Barlogie B, Kyle RA, Anderson KC, Greipp PR, Lazarus HM, Hurd DD, McCoy J, Moore DF Jr, Dakhil SR, Lanier KS, Chapman RA, Cromer JN, Salmon SE, Durie B, Crowley JC. Standard chemotherapy compared with high-dose chemoradiotherapy for multiple myeloma: final results of phase III US Intergroup Trial S9321. J Clin Oncol. 2006 Feb 20;24(6):929-36. Epub 2006 Jan 23. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2006 Jun 10;24(17):2687. Moore, Dennis F Jr [added]. link to original article PubMed
    1. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article PubMed

VMCP

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VMCP: Vincristine, Melphalan, Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone

Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Fermand et al. 2005 Phase III VAMP -> autoHCT Might have inferior EFS

Chemotherapy

Monthly cycles

References

  1. Fermand JP, Katsahian S, Divine M, Leblond V, Dreyfus F, Macro M, Arnulf B, Royer B, Mariette X, Pertuiset E, Belanger C, Janvier M, Chevret S, Brouet JC, Ravaud P; Group Myelome-Autogreffe. High-dose therapy and autologous blood stem-cell transplantation compared with conventional treatment in myeloma patients aged 55 to 65 years: long-term results of a randomized control trial from the Group Myelome-Autogreffe. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Dec 20;23(36):9227-33. Epub 2005 Nov 7. link to original articlecontains verified protocol PubMed

VMCP/BVAP

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VMCP: Vincristine, Melphalan, Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone
BVAP: BiCNU (Carmustine), Vincristine, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Prednisone

Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Attal et al. 1996 Phase III VMCP/BVAP alone Seems to have superior OS

Chemotherapy, VMCP portion

21-day cycle for 2 to 3 cycles, given in an alternating fashion with BVAP

Chemotherapy, BVAP portion

21-day cycle for 2 to 3 cycles, given in an alternating fashion with VMCP

VMCP and BVAP are given in an alternating fashion x a total of 4 to 6 cycles

Patients with a WHO performance status less than 3, creatinine less than 1.7 mg/dL (150 µmol/L), and bone marrow (collected after cycle 4) with greater than 200 million nucleated cells/kg would proceed to melphalan, total body irradiation (TBI), and autologous transplant.

References

  1. Attal M, Harousseau JL, Stoppa AM, Sotto JJ, Fuzibet JG, Rossi JF, Casassus P, Maisonneuve H, Facon T, Ifrah N, Payen C, Bataille R. A prospective, randomized trial of autologous bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy in multiple myeloma. Intergroupe Français du Myélome. N Engl J Med. 1996 Jul 11;335(2):91-7. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed

Consolidation after upfront therapy

Melphalan (Alkeran)

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Regimen

Study Evidence
McElwain, Powles 1983 Pilot Study

Note that this is highly obsolete but included for historical interest. Stem cell rescue was NOT used.

Chemotherapy

References

  1. McElwain TJ, Powles RL. High-dose intravenous melphalan for plasma-cell leukaemia and myeloma. Lancet. 1983 Oct 8;2(8354):822-4. link to original article PubMed
  2. Sonneveld P, van der Holt B, Segeren CM, Vellenga E, Croockewit AJ, Verhoe GE, Cornelissen JJ, Schaafsma MR, van Oers MH, Wijermans PW, Westveer PH, Lokhorst HM; Dutch-Belgian Hemato-Oncology Cooperative Group (HOVON). Intermediate-dose melphalan compared with myeloablative treatment in multiple myeloma: long-term follow-up of the Dutch Cooperative Group HOVON 24 trial. Haematologica. 2007 Jul;92(7):928-35. link to original article PubMed

Melphalan -> autoHCT, then Melphalan & TBI -> autoHCT

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Regimen

Study Evidence
Barlogie et al. 1999 (Total Therapy) Non-randomized

This regimen was intended for patients not achieving at least PR after the first transplant.

Chemotherapy, first transplant

Stem cells re-infused on day 0

Chemoradiotherapy, second transplant

  • Melphalan (Alkeran) 140 mg/m2 IV once on day -4
  • TBI dose of 850 to 1020 cGy in 5 to 6 fractions delivered on days -3 to -1

Stem cells re-infused on day 0

References

  1. Barlogie B, Jagannath S, Desikan KR, Mattox S, Vesole D, Siegel D, Tricot G, Munshi N, Fassas A, Singhal S, Mehta J, Anaissie E, Dhodapkar D, Naucke S, Cromer J, Sawyer J, Epstein J, Spoon D, Ayers D, Cheson B, Crowley J. Total therapy with tandem transplants for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Blood. 1999 Jan 1;93(1):55-65. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed

Melphalan -> autoHCT, then RIC alloHCT

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Regimen

Study Evidence
Garban et al. 2006 (IFM99-03) Non-randomized

This regimen was meant for patients who had an HLA-identical sibling donor, and is here for historical interest. Treatment preceded by VAD induction x 4.

Chemotherapy, first transplant

Stem cells re-infused on day 0

After an interval of 2 months, patients proceeded to allogeneic transplant with busulfan, fludarabine, ATG conditioning.

References

  1. Garban F, Attal M, Michallet M, Hulin C, Bourhis JH, Yakoub-Agha I, Lamy T, Marit G, Maloisel F, Berthou C, Dib M, Caillot D, Deprijck B, Ketterer N, Harousseau JL, Sotto JJ, Moreau P. Prospective comparison of autologous stem cell transplantation followed by dose-reduced allograft (IFM99-03 trial) with tandem autologous stem cell transplantation (IFM99-04 trial) in high-risk de novo multiple myeloma. Blood. 2006 May 1;107(9):3474-80. Epub 2006 Jan 5. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
    1. Update: Moreau P, Garban F, Attal M, Michallet M, Marit G, Hulin C, Benboubker L, Doyen C, Mohty M, Yakoub-Agha I, Leyvraz S, Casassus P, Avet-Loiseau H, Garderet L, Mathiot C, Harousseau JL; IFM Group. Long-term follow-up results of IFM99-03 and IFM99-04 trials comparing nonmyeloablative allotransplantation with autologous transplantation in high-risk de novo multiple myeloma. Blood. 2008 Nov 1;112(9):3914-5. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article PubMed

Melphalan & Methylprednisolone -> autologous hematopoietic cell transplant

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Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Child et al. 2003 (MRC Myeloma VII) Phase III VBMC Seems to have superior OS

Treatment preceded by VAMP induction.

Chemotherapy

Followed by interferon alfa maintenance.

References

  1. Child JA, Morgan GJ, Davies FE, Owen RG, Bell SE, Hawkins K, Brown J, Drayson MT, Selby PJ; Medical Research Council Adult Leukaemia Working Party. High-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem-cell rescue for multiple myeloma. N Engl J Med. 2003 May 8;348(19):1875-83. link to original article PubMed

Melphalan & TBI -> autologous hematopoietic cell transplant

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Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Attal et al. 1996 (IFM90) Phase III VMCP/BVAP x 18 Seems to have superior OS
Moreau et al. 2002 (IFM 9502) Phase III High-dose melphalan & autologous transplant Might have inferior OS
Attal et al. 2003 (IFM94) Phase III Melphalan -> autoHCT, then Melphalan & TBI -> autoHCT Inferior OS
Barlogie et al. 2006 (SWOG S9321) Phase III VBMCP To be completed

Treatment in IFM90 was preceded by 4 to 6 alternating cycles of VMCP and BVAP. Treatment in IFM 9502 and SWOG S9321 was preceded by VAD x 3. Treatment in IFM 94 was preceded by VAD x 3 to 4

Chemoradiotherapy

  • Melphalan (Alkeran) 140 mg/m2 IV (day not specified)
  • Total-body irradiation in 2 Gy fractions once per day x 4 = total dose of 8 Gy, without lung shielding

One course; relative date of stem cell re-infusion not specified

Followed by interferon alfa maintenance.

References

  1. Attal M, Harousseau JL, Stoppa AM, Sotto JJ, Fuzibet JG, Rossi JF, Casassus P, Maisonneuve H, Facon T, Ifrah N, Payen C, Bataille R. A prospective, randomized trial of autologous bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy in multiple myeloma. Intergroupe Français du Myélome. N Engl J Med. 1996 Jul 11;335(2):91-7. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
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  3. Attal M, Harousseau JL, Facon T, Guilhot F, Doyen C, Fuzibet JG, Monconduit M, Hulin C, Caillot D, Bouabdallah R, Voillat L, Sotto JJ, Grosbois B, Bataille R; InterGroupe Francophone du Myélome. Single versus double autologous stem-cell transplantation for multiple myeloma. N Engl J Med. 2003 Dec 25;349(26):2495-502. Erratum in: N Engl J Med. 2004 Jun17;350(25):2628. link to original article PubMed
    1. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article PubMed
  4. Barlogie B, Kyle RA, Anderson KC, Greipp PR, Lazarus HM, Hurd DD, McCoy J, Moore DF Jr, Dakhil SR, Lanier KS, Chapman RA, Cromer JN, Salmon SE, Durie B, Crowley JC. Standard chemotherapy compared with high-dose chemoradiotherapy for multiple myeloma: final results of phase III US Intergroup Trial S9321. J Clin Oncol. 2006 Feb 20;24(6):929-36. Epub 2006 Jan 23. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2006 Jun 10;24(17):2687. Moore, Dennis F Jr [added]. link to original article refers to protocol in Barlogie et al. 1984 PubMed
    1. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article PubMed

Maintenance

Interferon alfa

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Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Ludwig et al. 2010 Phase III Interferon alfa & Thalidomide Inferior PFS

This is of historical interest but is no longer commonly used.

Immunotherapy

References

  1. Attal M, Harousseau JL, Stoppa AM, Sotto JJ, Fuzibet JG, Rossi JF, Casassus P, Maisonneuve H, Facon T, Ifrah N, Payen C, Bataille R. A prospective, randomized trial of autologous bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy in multiple myeloma. Intergroupe Français du Myélome. N Engl J Med. 1996 Jul 11;335(2):91-7. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
    1. Update: Barlogie B, Attal M, Crowley J, van Rhee F, Szymonifka J, Moreau P, Durie BG, Harousseau JL. Long-term follow-up of autotransplantation trials for multiple myeloma: update of protocols conducted by the intergroupe francophone du myelome, southwest oncology group, and university of arkansas for medical sciences. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1209-14. Epub 2010 Jan 19. Erratum in: J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jul 20;28(21):3543. link to original article PubMed
  2. Meta-analysis: Fritz E, Ludwig H. Interferon-alpha treatment in multiple myeloma: meta-analysis of 30 randomised trials among 3948 patients. Ann Oncol. 2000 Nov;11(11):1427-36. link to original article PubMed
  3. Child JA, Morgan GJ, Davies FE, Owen RG, Bell SE, Hawkins K, Brown J, Drayson MT, Selby PJ; Medical Research Council Adult Leukaemia Working Party. High-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem-cell rescue for multiple myeloma. N Engl J Med. 2003 May 8;348(19):1875-83. link to original article PubMed
  4. Lokhorst HM, van der Holt B, Zweegman S, Vellenga E, Croockewit S, van Oers MH, von dem Borne P, Wijermans P, Schaafsma R, de Weerdt O, Wittebol S, Delforge M, Berenschot H, Bos GM, Jie KS, Sinnige H, van Marwijk-Kooy M, Joosten P, Minnema MC, van Ammerlaan R, Sonneveld P; Dutch-Belgian Hemato-Oncology Group (HOVON). A randomized phase 3 study on the effect of thalidomide combined with adriamycin, dexamethasone, and high-dose melphalan, followed by thalidomide maintenance in patients with multiple myeloma. Blood. 2010 Feb 11;115(6):1113-20. Epub 2009 Oct 30. link to original article PubMed
  5. Ludwig H, Adam Z, Tóthová E, Hajek R, Labar B, Egyed M, Spicka I, Gisslinger H, Drach J, Kuhn I, Hinke A, Zojer N. Thalidomide maintenance treatment increases progression-free but not overall survival in elderly patients with myeloma. Haematologica. 2010 Sep;95(9):1548-54. Epub 2010 Apr 23. link to original article PubMed
  6. Rosiñol L, Oriol A, Teruel AI, de la Guía AL, Blanchard M, de la Rubia J, Granell M, Sampol M, Palomera L, González Y, Etxebeste M, Martínez-Martínez R, Hernández MT, de Arriba F, Alegre A, Cibeira M, Mateos M, Martínez-López J, Lahuerta JJ, San Miguel J, Bladé J. Bortezomib and thalidomide maintenance after stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma: a PETHEMA/GEM trial. Leukemia. 2017 Sep;31(9):1922-1927. Epub 2017 Jan 23. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed

Interferon alfa & Thalidomide

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Regimen

Study Evidence Comparator Efficacy
Ludwig et al. 2010 Phase III Interferon alfa Superior PFS

This is of historical interest but is no longer commonly used.

Chemotherapy

References

  1. Ludwig H, Adam Z, Tóthová E, Hajek R, Labar B, Egyed M, Spicka I, Gisslinger H, Drach J, Kuhn I, Hinke A, Zojer N. Thalidomide maintenance treatment increases progression-free but not overall survival in elderly patients with myeloma. Haematologica. 2010 Sep;95(9):1548-54. Epub 2010 Apr 23. link to original article PubMed

Relapsed/Refractory

EDAP

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EDAP: Etoposide, Dexamethasone, Ara-C (Cytarabine), Platinol (Cisplatin)

Regimen

Study Evidence
Barlogie et al. 1989 Non-randomized

Chemotherapy

References

  1. Barlogie B, Velasquez WS, Alexanian R, Cabanillas F. Etoposide, dexamethasone, cytarabine, and cisplatin in vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone-refractory myeloma. J Clin Oncol. 1989 Oct;7(10):1514-7. link to original article PubMed

Pembrolizumab, Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone

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Regimen

Study Evidence ORR
Badros et al. 2017 Phase II 60%

This is of historical interest only. While the phase II had a high degree of efficacy (thus meeting our inclusion criteria), subsequent phase III trials were halted by the FDA for excess deaths in this arm; see "Note added in proof" in the paper for more details.

Chemoimmunotherapy

References

  1. Badros A, Hyjek E, Ma N, Lesokhin A, Dogan A, Rapoport AP, Kocoglu M, Lederer E, Philip S, Milliron T, Dell C, Goloubeva O, Singh Z. Pembrolizumab, pomalidomide, and low-dose dexamethasone for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Blood. 2017 Sep 7;130(10):1189-1197. Epub 2017 May 1. link to original article PubMed
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