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DARA

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Multiple Myeloma | Small molecule | Oncology |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Apr 29, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment528

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

DARA · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT03277105A Study of Subcutaneous Versus (vs.) Intravenous Administration of Daratumumab in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple MyelomaMultiple Myeloma
COMPLETED522 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Subcutaneous Versus (vs.) Intravenous Administration of Daratumumab in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Up to 1 year 8 months

ORR was defined as the percentage of participants who achieved partial response (PR) or better according to International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria, during or after study treatment. IMWG criteria for PR: greater than or equal to (\>=) 50 percent (%) reduction of serum M-protein and reduction in 24-hour urinary M-protein by \>=90% or to less than (\<) 200 milligrams (mg)/24 hours, If the serum and urine M-proteins are not measurable, a decrease of \>=50% in the difference between involved and uninvolved free light chain (FLC) levels were required in place of the M-protein criteria, If serum and urine M-protein are not measurable, and serum free light assay was also not measurable, \>=50% reduction in bone marrow plasma cells (PCs) was required in place of M-protein, provided baseline bone marrow plasma cell percentage was \>=30%. In addition to the above criteria, if present at baseline, a \>=50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas was also required.

Maximum Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of Daratumumab
Predose on Cycle 3 Day 1 (each cycle of 28 days)

Maximum Ctrough was defined as the serum predose concentration of daratumumab on Cycle 3 Day 1.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events Including Dose Limiting Toxicity
Up to 30 days after last study drug dose (approximately up to 1 year)

An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Treatment-emergent Infusion-related Reactions (IRR)
Up to 3 years
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Up to 3 years
Percentage of Participants With Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) or Better
Up to 3 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Dara SCEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a fixed dose of daratumumab as 1800 milligram (mg) subcutaneously (Dara SC) co-formulated with recombinant human hyaluronidase (rHuPH20) 2000 Unit per milliliter (U/mL), once weekly in Cycle 1 and 2, every 2 weeks in Cycle 3 to 6, every 4 weeks in Cycle 7 and thereafter until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or the end of study. The duration for each cycle is 4 weeks.
Dara IVACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive daratumumab for intravenous infusion (Dara IV) 16 mg/kg once weekly in Cycle 1 and 2, every 2 weeks in Cycle 3 to 6, every 4 weeks on Day 1 in Cycle 7 and thereafter until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or the end of study. The duration for each cycle is 4 weeks. For Participants still receiving treatment with Dara-IV at the time of Protocol Amendment 4 the duration of infusion may be shortened to a 90-minute infusion or participants will have the option to switch to Dara 1800 mg subcutaneous (SC) on Day 1 of any cycle, at the discretion of the investigator.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Dara SCDRUGParticipants will receive a fixed dose of Dara SC as 1800 mg daratumumab with rHuPH20 2000 U/mL, once weekly in Cycle 1 and 2, every 2 weeks in Cycle 3 to 6, every 4 weeks in Cycle 7 and thereafter until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or the end of study.
Dara IVDRUGParticipants will receive Dara IV 16 mg/kg once weekly in Cycle 1 and 2, every 2 weeks in Cycle 3 to 6, every 4 weeks in Cycle 7 and thereafter until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or the end of study.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites146

Inclusion Criteria: * Evidence of a response (Partial response \[PR\] or better based on investigator's determination of response by international myeloma working group \[IMWG\] criteria) to at least 1 prior treatment regimen * Received at least 3 prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhib...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBrazilCanadaCzechiaFranceGreeceIsraelItalyJapanPolandRussiaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenTaiwanUkraineUnited 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 DARA

What is DARA used for?

DARA is a small molecule being developed by Johnson & Johnson for the treatment of multiple myeloma. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for this indication. DARA is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What does DARA target?

DARA targets CD38, a protein commonly expressed on multiple myeloma cells. By binding to CD38, DARA is designed to help the immune system attack and destroy cancer cells. This mechanism is being evaluated in clinical trials for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Who makes DARA?

DARA is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JNJ. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate DARA as a treatment for multiple myeloma.

What phase is DARA in?

DARA is in Phase 3 clinical development for multiple myeloma. The Phase 3 trial, NCT03277105, compared subcutaneous versus intravenous administration of daratumumab in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. This trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is DARA in?

DARA has been studied in two completed clinical trials. NCT03277105 was a Phase 3 study comparing subcutaneous versus intravenous administration of daratumumab in 522 patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. NCT03242889 was a Phase 1 study of subcutaneous delivery in 6 Japanese participants with the same condition.

Is DARA the same as daratumumab?

Yes, DARA is also known as daratumumab. The clinical trials for DARA, including NCT03277105 and NCT03242889, specifically study daratumumab in patients with multiple myeloma. This alternative name is used in the scientific literature and trial registries.