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bb2121

Phase 3

Multiple Myeloma | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Trials Updated: Jun 22, 2026

bb2121 development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 11 across 2 sponsors since Jan 2016

bb2121 target and mechanism

Molecular targetBCMA
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as ide-cel, BMS-986395, Nonconforming idecabtagene vicleucel, idecabtagene vicleucel, Abecma

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment1,006

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

bb2121 clinical trials

bb2121 · 6 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2Phase 2 2Phase 1 2
NCT06045806A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Idecabtagene Vicleucel With Lenalidomide Maintenance Therapy Versus Lenalidomide Maintenance Therapy Alone in Adult Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Who Have Suboptimal Response After Autologous Stem Cell TransplantationMultiple Myeloma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING79 Analytics
NCT03651128Efficacy and Safety Study of bb2121 Versus Standard Regimens in Subjects With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)Multiple Myeloma
COMPLETED386 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Idecabtagene Vicleucel With Lenalidomide Maintenance Therapy Versus Lenalidomide Maintenance Therapy Alone in Adult Participants With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Who Have Suboptimal Response After Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
Multiple MyelomaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety Study of bb2121 Versus Standard Regimens in Subjects With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
Multiple MyelomaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Up to approximately 50 months after the first participant is randomized

PFS as assessed by Independent Review Committee (IRC)

Progression-free Survival (PFS)
Minimum of 5 years from randomization

Time from randomization to the first documentation of progressive disease based on the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Uniform Response Criteria for Multiple Myeloma assessed by an independent response committee (IRC) or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

Overall response rate (ORR)- Cohort 1
Up to approximately 5 years (Participants will transition to the long term follow-up (LTFU) study after a minimum of 12 months post-infusion for Cohorts 1, 2a, 2b, and 2c; and after a minimum of 6 months post-infusion for Cohort 1b, at their next visit)

Percentage of subjects who achieved partial response (PR) or better according to IMWG Uniform Response Criteria for Multiple Myeloma as assessed by the investigator

Complete response (CR) rate - Cohort 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, and Cohort 3
Up to approximately 5 years (Participants will transition to the LTFU study after a minimum of 12 months post-infusion for Cohorts 1, 2a, 2b, and 2c; and after a minimum of 6 months post-infusion for Cohort 1b, at their next visit)

Percentage of subjects who achieved CR or stringent CR according to IMWG Uniform Response Criteria for Multiple Myeloma as assessed by the investigator

Overall Response Rate
From first dose to 24 Months

Number of participants who achieved partial response (PR) or better according to IMWG Uniform Response Criteria for Multiple Myeloma as assessed by an independent response committee (IRC).

Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) rates
Up to completion of DLT period after last subject bb2121 infused

DLTs will be assessed during the DLT interval (ie, within 21 days immediately after bb2121 infusion). DLTs are defined as any bb2121 related Grade 3 to 5 toxicity.

Adverse Events (AEs)
Approximately 2 years after last subject bb2121 infused

An AE is any noxious, unintended, or untoward medical occurrence that may appear or worsen in a subject during the course of a study. It may be a new intercurrent illness, a worsening concomitant illness, an injury, or any concomitant impairment of the subject's health, including laboratory test values, regardless of etiology. Any worsening (ie, any clinically significant adverse change in the frequency or intensity of a preexisting condition) should be considered an AE.

Incidence of adverse events (AEs) and abnormal laboratory test results, including dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)
Day 1 through Month 60

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS)
Up to approximately 60 months after the last participant is randomized
Percentage of Participants with Sustained Minimal Residual Disease Negative (MRDneg) Complete Response (CR) for 12 months
From randomization up to 60 months from randomization
Percentage of Participants with Minimal Residual Disease Negative (MRDneg) Complete Response (CR)
From randomization up to 15 months from randomization
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm AEXPERIMENTAL -
Arm BACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm A - Administration of bb2121EXPERIMENTALbb2121 autologous CAR T cells will be infused at a dose ranging from 150 - 450 x 10\^6 CAR+ T cells after receiving lymphodepleting chemotherapy
Arm B- standard regimens as per Investigator's discretionEXPERIMENTALThe participants will receive one of following regimens dependent on the subject's most recent anti-myeloma treatment regimen: * Daratumumab (DARA) in combination with pomalidomide (POM) and low-dose dexamethasone (dex) (DPd) OR * DARA in combination with bortezomib (BTZ) and low-dose dex (DVd) OR * Ixazomib (IXA) in combination with lenalidomide (LEN) and low-dose dex (IRd) OR * Carfilzomib (CFZ) in combination with low-dose dexamethasone (Kd) OR * Elotuzumab (ELO) in combination with POM and low-dose dexamethasone (EPd)
Cohort 1: BB2121 in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma participantsEXPERIMENTALbb2121 autologous CAR T cells will be infused at a dose ranging from 150 - 450 x 10\^6 CAR+ T cells after receiving lymphodepleting chemotherapy
Cohort 1b: BB2121 with talquetamab in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma participantsEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 2a: BB2121 in multiple myeloma with Autologous stem cell transplantation participantsEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 2b: BB2121 in multiple myeloma without Autologous stem cell transplantation participantsEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 2c: BB2121 in multiple myeloma participants with inadequate response post ASCTEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 3: BB2121 with lenalidomide maintenance in newly diagnosed multiple myelomaEXPERIMENTAL -
Administration of bb2121EXPERIMENTALbb2121 autologous CAR T cells will be infused at a dose ranging from 15 - 450 x 10\^6 CAR+ T cells after receiving lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
Dose EscalationEXPERIMENTAL* bb2121 autologous CAR T cells will be infused at a dose ranging from 150 - 800 x 10\^6 CAR+ T cells after receiving lymphodepleting chemotherapy with a planned starting dose of 450 x 10\^6 CAR+ T cells. * Lenalidomide maintenance therapy is recommended for all patients and should be initiated upon adequate bone marrow recovery or from 90-day post-bb2121 infusion, whichever is later
bb2121EXPERIMENTALbb2121 autologous CAR T cells will be infused at a dose ranging from 150 - 450 x 10\^6 CAR+ T cells after receiving lymphodepleting chemotherapy

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
idecabtagene vicleucelBIOLOGICALSpecified dose on specified days
LenalidomideDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
FludarabineDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
CyclophosphamideDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
bb2121BIOLOGICALbb2121
DaratumumabDRUGDaratumumab
PomalidomideDRUGPomalidomide
DexamethasoneDRUGDexamethasone
BortezomibDRUGBortezomib
IxazomibDRUGIxazomib
CarfilzomibDRUGCarfilzomib
ElotuzumabDRUGElotuzumab
LenalomideDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
TalquetamabDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites101

Inclusion Criteria * Participants aged ≥18 with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) who has received induction therapy followed by high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), without subsequent consolidation or maintenance. EXCEPTION: Participant received ≤ 7 days of...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaDenmarkFranceGermanyGreeceIsraelItalyJapanNorwayPolandRomaniaSouth KoreaSpainUnited KingdomNetherlandsSwedenSwitzerland
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Competitive Landscape -Multiple Myeloma 338 trials

Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMJul 23, 2026NCT03651128TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
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MEDIUMJul 23, 2026NCT03651128TRIAL_REMOVED: changed

Frequently asked questions about bb2121

What is bb2121 used for?

bb2121 is being developed for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. It has been studied in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma as well as in high-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. It is an investigational therapy and is not approved for commercial use.

What does bb2121 target?

bb2121 targets BCMA, or B-cell maturation antigen, which is expressed on the surface of multiple myeloma cells. By binding BCMA, bb2121 directs an immune response against those cells. BCMA is a validated antigen in multiple myeloma, and bb2121 is designed to exploit that target selectively.

Who is developing bb2121?

bb2121 is being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BMY. Bristol-Myers Squibb holds the development program for bb2121 across its multiple myeloma clinical studies.

What phase is bb2121 in?

bb2121 has completed Phase 3 clinical development. The Phase 3 study, NCT03651128, evaluated bb2121 against standard regimens in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma and has been completed. bb2121 remains an investigational agent and is not approved by the FDA.

What clinical trials is bb2121 in?

bb2121 has been studied in five completed clinical trials. These include the Phase 3 trial NCT03651128, the Phase 2 trials NCT03601078 and NCT03361748, and the Phase 1 trial NCT04196491 in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Total enrollment across these studies was 927 participants.

Is bb2121 studied in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma?

Yes. bb2121 has been evaluated in high-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in the Phase 1 study NCT04196491, which enrolled 13 participants in the United States. The larger studies, including the Phase 3 trial NCT03651128, focused on relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.