Efficacy of Quadruplet Therapy with Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone as Initial Treatment for High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Patients in China: Findings from a Multi-Center Real-World Study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Efficacy of Quadruplet Therapy with Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone as Initial Treatment for High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Patients in China: Findings from a Multi-Center Real-World Study

  • By

  • Lili Cheng

  • Dong Liang

  • Jing Jia

  • Runfeng Zhang

  • Yang Yang

  • Peng Liu

  • Hongli Sun

  • Xiaoqi Qin

  • Yanping Ma

  • Yin Wu

  • Hua Wang

  • Junling Zhuang

  • March 10, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Efficacy of Quadruplet Therapy with Daratumumab, Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone as Initial Treatment for High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Patients in China: Findings from a Multi-Center Real-World Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionHigh-Risk Multiple Myeloma (HRMM)
Key MechanismsQuadruplet therapy with daratumumab, bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (D-VRd) enhances treatment efficacy in high-risk patients.
Target PopulationPatients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) and high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities.
Care SettingMulti-center hospitals in China.

Key Highlights

  • D-VRd shows superior progression-free survival (PFS) compared to VRd in high-risk NDMM patients.
  • High-risk cytogenetic abnormalities (HRCAs) include t(4;14), t(14;16), del(17p), and gain/amp(1q21).
  • Patients with ≥2 HRCAs are classified as ultra-high-risk (UHiR) MM.
  • Daratumumab enhances depth of response and maintains longer-lasting minimal residual disease (MRD)-negative status.
  • The study emphasizes the need for further validation of quadruplet therapy in routine practice.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis of NDMM according to IMWG criteria.

Management

  • Induction therapy with D-VRd followed by ASCT for eligible patients.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) as primary endpoints.

Risks

  • Monitor for adverse events graded according to NCI CTCAE version 5.0.

Patient & Prescribing Data

100 NDMM patients receiving D-VRd and 221 historical controls receiving VRd.

D-VRd is recommended for high-risk NDMM patients to improve clinical outcomes.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate daratumumab in front-line treatment for patients with HRCAs.
  • Consider intensified quadruplet therapy for high-risk and UHiR patient subgroups.

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