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Pomalidomide

Phase 3

Multiple Myeloma | Small molecule | Oncology |AbbVie Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetCRBN, DDB1, CUL4A, RBX1
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment265

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Pomalidomide · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT03539744A Study Designed to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Venetoclax Plus Dexamethasone (VenDex) Compared With Pomalidomide Plus Dexamethasone (PomDex) in Participants With t(11;14)-Positive Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma.Multiple Myeloma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING265 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study Designed to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Venetoclax Plus Dexamethasone (VenDex) Compared With Pomalidomide Plus Dexamethasone (PomDex) in Participants With t(11;14)-Positive Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Up to approximately 43 months from first randomization

PFS is defined as the time in days from subject randomization to the date of the first documented progressive disease (PD) or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Up to approximately 43 months from first randomization
Very Good Partial Response or Better Response Rate (VGPR)
Up to approximately 43 months from first randomization
Overall survival (OS)
Up to approximately 51 months from first randomization
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1 VenDexEXPERIMENTALVenetoclax administered orally once daily (QD) plus dexamethasone administered orally once every week (Q1W) for each 28-day cycle.
Arm 2 PomDexACTIVE_COMPARATORPomalidomide administered orally once daily (QD) on Days 1 - 21 for each 28-day cycle plus dexamethasone administered orally once every week (Q1W) for each 28-day cycle.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PomalidomideDRUGcapsule, oral
DexamethasoneDRUGoral, locally available form
VenetoclaxDRUGtablet; oral
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites180

Inclusion Criteria: * Documented diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) based on standard International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria. * Measurable disease at screening as defined per protocol. * Has received at least 2 prior lines of therapy as described in the protocol. * Has had documented d...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanadaChinaCzechiaDenmarkFranceGermanyGreeceIsraelItalyJapanRussiaSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainSwedenTurkey (Türkiye)UkraineUnited Kingdom
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Competitive Landscape -Multiple Myeloma 221 trials

Top 20 of 25 competitors

CompanyTickerTrialsLead PhaseDrugs
AbbVie, Inc.ABBV16PHASE3Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone, Venetoclax
Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBMY18PHASE3Iberdomide, Lenalidomide
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADRTAK5PHASE3IGI, 10%
GSK plc Sponsored ADRGSK17PHASE3Belantamab mafodotin, Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone, Bortezomib
Johnson & JohnsonJNJ28PHASE3Talquetamab, Pomalidomide, Teclistamab, Elotuzumab, Dexamethasone
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.REGN11PHASE3Linvoseltamab, Carfilzomib, Daratumumab, Dexamethasone, Pomalidomide
Pfizer Inc.PFE11PHASE3Elranatamab, Lenalidomide
Sanofi SA Sponsored ADRSNY17PHASE3Isatuximab, Dexamethasone, Pomalidomide, Montelukast, Paracetamol/ Acetaminophen
AstraZeneca PLCAZN5PHASE3AZD0120, Daratumumab, Carfilzomib, Dexamethasone, Bortezomib
Gilead Sciences, Inc.GILD3PHASE3Anitocabtagene Autoleucel, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine, Pomalidomide, Bortezomib
Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.KPTI6PHASE3Selinexor, Elotuzumab, Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone
Grifols, S.A. Sponsored ADR Class BGRFS1PHASE3Xembify
BioLineRX Ltd. Sponsored ADRBLRX1PHASE3BL-8040/kg, G-CSF
C4 Therapeutics, Inc.CCCC3PHASE2Cemsidomide, Dexamethasone
Cellectar Biosciences, Inc.CLRB1PHASE2Iopofosine I 131 single dose, Iopofosine I 131 fractionated dose
GeoVax Labs, Inc.GOVX1PHASE2COVID-19 Vaccine, Synthetic MVA-based SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine GEO-CM04S1
Autolus Therapeutics Plc Sponsored ADRAUTL1PHASE2AUTO CAR T cell therapy
Incyte CorporationINCY2PHASE1Ruxolitinib, Lenalidomide, Methylprednisolone
Moderna, Inc.MRNA2PHASE1mRNA-2808
BeOne Medicines Ltd. Sponsored ADRONC1PHASE1Sonrotoclax, Dexamethasone, Carfilzomib, Daratumumab, Pomalidomide
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Frequently asked questions about Pomalidomide

What is Pomalidomide used for in Multiple Myeloma?

Pomalidomide is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development, specifically being evaluated in patients with t(11;14)-positive relapsed or refractory Multiple Myeloma. The drug is being developed by AbbVie Inc. (ABBV).

What does Pomalidomide target?

Pomalidomide targets the CRBN, DDB1, CUL4A, and RBX1 proteins, acting as an inhibitor of this target class. This mechanism is being studied in the context of Multiple Myeloma, where the drug is in Phase 3 clinical trials.

Who makes Pomalidomide?

Pomalidomide is being developed by AbbVie Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol ABBV. The company is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials of Pomalidomide for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma.

What phase is Pomalidomide in?

Pomalidomide is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, not yet approved, and is being studied for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. The ongoing Phase 3 trial is active but not recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Pomalidomide in?

Pomalidomide is being evaluated in a Phase 3 clinical trial with the identifier NCT03539744. This study compares Pomalidomide plus Dexamethasone (PomDex) against Venetoclax plus Dexamethasone (VenDex) in participants with t(11;14)-positive relapsed or refractory Multiple Myeloma. The trial has an enrollment of 265 participants.

Is Pomalidomide the same as PomDex?

Pomalidomide is the drug being studied, while PomDex refers to the combination regimen of Pomalidomide plus Dexamethasone. In the Phase 3 clinical trial NCT03539744, PomDex is the control arm being compared to Venetoclax plus Dexamethasone in patients with t(11;14)-positive relapsed or refractory Multiple Myeloma.