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A trial of bortezomib and thalidomide in people with myeloma whose kidneys are not working well (OPTIMAL)

Overview

Cancer types:

Myeloma

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Phase 2

Details

This trial is comparing 2 drugs called bortezomib and thalidomide for newly diagnosed myeloma. It is for people who have myeloma and whose kidneys are not working well.

Recruitment start: 21 November 2014

Recruitment end: 31 March 2019

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr. Karthik Ramasamy

Supported by

Bloodwise

Janssen-Cilag

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust

Warwick Clinical Trials Unit

Last reviewed: 31 March 2019

CRUK internal database number: 12218

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