Siltuximab to Decrease Symptom Burden After Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients With Multiple Myeloma and AL Amyloidosis (NCT03315026)
Phase II Study of Interleukin 6 Blockade With Siltuximab to Decrease Symptom Burden in Patients Age 60-75 Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma and AL Amyloidosis
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Autologous stem cell transplant is beneficial to patients who are diagnosed with multiple myeloma or systemic amyloidosis. However, undesired symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, nausea, pain and sleep disturbance after transplant can contribute to complications and increase the how long the patient is in the hospital, especially in patients age 60-75. Research has shown that the development and the intensity of these symptoms are closely associated with an increase in a protein called a cytokine which is involved in the inflammatory response in the human body. One of the cytokines is called Interleukin-6 or IL-6.Therefore, this study will investigate if blocking IL-6 with an agent called siltuximab, administered before and after transplant, will decrease the symptom burden after transplant to improve quality of life and recovery in the immediate post-transplant period.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
Age range: 60 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 525-2225
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.