Most Efficient Combination Regimen for Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma by Meta-Analysis

A recent analysis of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma clinical trials concluded that combination and triple regimens are effective first-line treatment strategies.

Xian-Wu Luo and a group of fellow Chinese researchers from Wuhan University performed an updated network meta-analysis because of the complex biological makeup of myeloma.

They studied results from 24 clinical trials to see which treatment combinations provided the best response rates, longest remission times and longest overall survival. 

"Results of the meta-analysis showed that the combination of daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone had better efficacy results than other regimens in terms of non-response rate, time to progression, and progression-free survival."

This may be an ever changing conclusion as new myeloma therapies are introduced into the clinic, but it's an interesting finding for now. 

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