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GMJ News > GMJ Briefs > Teclistamab Cuts Myeloma Progression Risk by 70 Percent in Phase 3 Trial

Teclistamab Cuts Myeloma Progression Risk by 70 Percent in Phase 3 Trial

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Last updated: 23/06/2026 22:07
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Medical illustration showing teclistamab bispecific antibody mechanism in multiple myeloma treatment
Phase 3 trial shows teclistamab extends progression-free survival by 7.3 months compared with standard treatments in multiple myeloma patients with fewer prior therapies. Bispecific antibody demonstrates 70% reduction in progression risk. — Photo: National Cancer Institute / Pexels
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The MajesTEC-3 phase 3 trial reveals striking efficacy data for teclistamab in patients with multiple myeloma previously treated with one to three therapy lines. Among the 740 trial participants, teclistamab reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 70 percent relative to standard care treatments, establishing a meaningful statistical and clinical advantage.

Complete response rates demonstrated a particularly impressive differential, with teclistamab achieving 26.5% compared with 10.2% in the control arm—a more than twofold increase. The overall response rate reached 61.3% with teclistamab versus 41.9% with standard treatments. These quantifiable improvements in both response depth and durability underscore the bispecific antibody’s potential to transform treatment outcomes for earlier-line myeloma patients, supporting the clinical rationale for repositioning this therapeutic class within standard care algorithms.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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