RecruitingNCT02726750

Observational Prospective Research Study In Monoclonal Gammopathies leadINg to Myeloma

Observational Prospective Research Study In Monoclonal Gammopathies leadINg to Myeloma (ORIGIN Study)


Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Dec 14, 2015

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this study is to find markers that may help to predict why some patients who have monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS) or smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) that have no signs or symptoms of disease (asymptomatic) develop multiple myeloma, while others do not. Studying markers such as age, level of proteins in blood, percent of abnormal blood cells in the bone marrow, genes in the abnormal blood cells, and bone abnormalities may help researchers to validate clinical and genomic predictors for future use in clinical practice.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is tracking people who have an early or precursor form of multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer involving abnormal protein-producing cells) over time to understand who is at risk of progressing to full-blown multiple myeloma and why. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance) — an early condition where abnormal proteins appear in the blood but have not yet caused organ damage - You have been diagnosed with smoldering multiple myeloma — a more advanced precursor with higher levels of abnormal protein but still no symptoms or organ damage **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You already have active multiple myeloma causing organ damage such as high calcium, kidney failure, anemia, or bone lesions - You have amyloidosis (a condition where abnormal proteins build up in organs) - More than 60% of your bone marrow consists of abnormal plasma cells Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

PROCEDUREBiospecimen Collection

Undergo collection of blood samples

OTHERLaboratory Biomarker Analysis

Correlative studies


Locations(1)

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT02726750


Related Trials