Studies and guidelines: Multiple myeloma

20 items with a structured summary · Multiple myeloma: the complete guide

Clinical guideline

International Myeloma Society/International Myeloma Working Group Consensus Recommendations on the Definition of High-Risk Multiple Myeloma.

J Clin Oncol · 2025
Clinical guideline

Consensus guidelines and recommendations for infection prevention in multiple myeloma: a report from the International Myeloma Working Group

The Lancet Haematology · 2022
Clinical guideline

Treatment of multiple myeloma-related bone disease: recommendations from the Bone Working Group of the International Myeloma Working Group

The Lancet Oncology · 2021
Clinical guideline

Multiple myeloma: EHA-ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up†

Annals of Oncology · 2021
Review article

Advances in multiple myeloma: key updates from the ASH 2025 meeting

J Hematol Oncol · 2026
Conversion from persistent MRD-positive to MRD-negative in all evaluable patientsIMMUNOPLANT (MRD-adapted consolidation in NDMM)
Other

MajesTEC-3: Redefining what’s possible in multiple myeloma

Clinical Hematology International · 2026
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Ide-cel vs standard regimens in triple-class-exposed relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma: updated KarMMa-3 analyses.

Blood · 2024
13.8 vs 4.4 monthsMedian progression-free survival (final analysis)
Clinical trial · Phase 1

Talquetamab, a T-Cell–Redirecting GPRC5D Bispecific Antibody for Multiple Myeloma

N Engl J Med · 2022
70%Response rate, 405 µg/kg weekly (median follow-up 11.7 months)
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Denosumab versus zoledronic acid in bone disease treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: an international, double-blind, double-dummy, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study

The Lancet Oncology · 2018
HR 0.98 (95% CI 0.85–1.14)Time to first skeletal-related event (denosumab vs zoledronic acid)
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Lenalidomide, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone with Transplantation for Myeloma

N Engl J Med · 2017
50 months vs 36 months (transplantation vs RVD alone)Median progression-free survival
Observational study

Clinical Course and Prognosis of Smoldering (Asymptomatic) Multiple Myeloma

N Engl J Med · 2007
276 patientsNumber of patients meeting the criteria over the 26-year period
Observational study

A Long-Term Study of Prognosis in Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

N Engl J Med · 2002
115 of 1384 patients over 11,009 person-years of follow-upProgression of MGUS during follow-up
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Daratumumab or Active Monitoring for High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

N Engl J Med · 2025
63.1% vs 40.8%5-year progression-free survival
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Daratumumab plus bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone for transplant-ineligible or transplant-deferred newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: the randomized phase 3 CEPHEUS trial.

Nat Med · 2025
60.9% vs 39.4%MRD negativity (10⁻⁵)
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Daratumumab/lenalidomide/dexamethasone in transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed myeloma: MAIA long-term outcomes.

Leukemia · 2025
61.9 vs 34.4 monthsMedian progression-free survival
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Cilta-cel in lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma (CARTITUDE-4): an updated analysis including overall survival from an open-label, multicentre, randomised, phase 3 trial.

Lancet Oncol · 2026
Not reached vs 11.8 monthsMedian progression-free survival
Other

Teclistamab plus daratumumab significantly boosts survival for patients with early RRMM

Cancer · 2026
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Isatuximab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone for Multiple Myeloma

N Engl J Med · 2024
63.2% vs 45.2%60-month progression-free survival
Clinical trial · Phase 2

Elranatamab in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: phase 2 MagnetisMM-3 trial results

Nat Med · 2023
61.0%Objective response rate
Clinical trial · Phase 3

Daratumumab plus Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone for Untreated Myeloma

N Engl J Med · 2019
70.6% vs 55.6%30-month progression-free survival