Development Of A Normal Hematologic Resource For The Aging Mechanisms In Myeloma, Amyloid, And Dysproteinemia Diseases

Overview

About this study

The incidence of monoclonal gammopathies and progression to multiple myeloma increases with aging. In order to separate the characteristics of pre-malignant/malignant plasma cells and their microenvironment from normal aging, patient samples and functional assessments need to be evaluated in comparison to healthy, aged participants. With this study, we will recruit healthy, aged partipcants to create a normal hematologic aging resource.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy participants between ≥ 50 and ≤ 80 years of age without a dysproteinemia diagnosis.

Exclusion Criteria:  

  • Clinically significant abnormality due to the presence of an M-spike assessed via SPEP, elevated FLC or abnormal FLC ratio, elevated IgG, IgA, or IgM levels
  • Clinically diagnosed hematologic abnormalities: clonal hematopoesis of indeterminate significance (CHIP), clonal cytopenias of undetermined significance (CCUS), idiopathic cytopenias of unclear significance (ICUS), bone marrow failure syndromes, immune deficiencies or autoimmune conditions (e.g., lupus), myeloproliferative disorder, or hematologic malignancy
  • Clinically significant (within the past 5 years) liver disease, active malignancy (e.g., breast cancer), malabsorption syndrome, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, untreated gallbladder disease, history of MI or stroke, or history of thrombophlebitis or deep venous thrombosis
  • Undergoing treatment with any of the following drugs: adrenocorticoid steroids (3 months or longer at anytime or > 10 days of treatment within the previous 12 months), anticonvulsant therapy (within the previous year), bisphosphonates, denosumab, teriparatide, abaloparatide, or romosozumab within the past 3 years, any prior treatment with systemic chemotherapy
  • Clinical history of any osteoporotic fracture within the previous three years
  • Ongoing or active infection
  • Current pregnancy.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 3/13/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Megan Weivoda, Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Megan Weivoda

5074229097

weivoda.megan@mayo.edu

More information

Publications

Publications are currently not available