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Simulated model could target myeloma treatment
Ubels J et al. Nat Commun. 2018 Jul 27. doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-05348-5.
Key clinical point: A simulated treatment model estimated the benefit of using certain drugs in multiple myeloma treatment.
Major finding: Bortezomib would yield a 100% greater-than-average progression-free survival benefit in 20% of patients; lenalidomide would yield a 200% greater-than-average PFS benefit in 31% of patients.
Study details: Three randomized, phase 3 clinical trials of 910 patients with multiple myeloma were used for the simulation.
Disclosures: The Van Herk Fellowship provided support. The lenalidomide dataset was created as part of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Personalized Medicine Initiative. Dr. Ubels and one coinvestigator are employees of SkylineDx; another coinvestigator served on its advisory board. The others reported having no relevant conflicts of interest.
Ubels J et al. Nat Commun. 2018 Jul 27. doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-05348-5.