Final Results of a Phase 2 Multi-Arm Study of Magrolimab Combinations in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple

Barry Paul1, Jiri Minarik2, Francesca Cottini3

  • 1Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte North Carolina USA.

Ejhaem
|June 9, 2025
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

This study investigated magrolimab combinations for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). While Magrolimab plus carfilzomib/dexamethasone showed promise, overall insights are limited due to early study closure.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) presents a significant clinical challenge with limited therapeutic options.
  • There is a critical need for novel, safe, and effective treatments that offer durable responses in RRMM patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of magrolimab in combination with daratumumab, pomalidomide/dexamethasone, or carfilzomib/dexamethasone in patients with RRMM.
  • To determine the objective response rate (ORR) as the primary efficacy endpoint for these magrolimab-based regimens.

Main Methods:

  • A Phase 2 study was conducted involving RRMM patients treated with magrolimab combined with either daratumumab, pomalidomide/dexamethasone, or carfilzomib/dexamethasone.
  • The primary efficacy endpoint assessed was the objective response rate (ORR). Safety was evaluated through adverse event (AE) monitoring.

Main Results:

  • Objective response rates (ORR) were observed as 14.3% for magrolimab plus daratumumab, 20.0% for magrolimab plus pomalidomide/dexamethasone, and 36.4% for magrolimab plus carfilzomib/dexamethasone.
  • Dose-limiting toxicities included febrile neutropenia and infusion-related reactions. Grade ≥ 3 magrolimab-related adverse events occurred in 60-64% of patients across combinations. Two deaths were AE-related, but not attributed to magrolimab.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of magrolimab with carfilzomib/dexamethasone demonstrated a higher ORR compared to other regimens in this Phase 2 study.
  • Due to early study termination, comprehensive clinical insights into magrolimab combinations for RRMM remain limited. Further investigation is warranted.