Study of YKST02 in Adults With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Starting soon · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)

In brief

The goal of this Phase 2 clinical trial is to learn whether YKST02 is effective and safe in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The study will also evaluate how YKST02 is processed by the body (pharmacokinetics), how it affects the body (pharmacodynamics), and whether it causes the body to produce anti-drug antibodies. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does YKST02 demonstrate clinical efficacy in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma? What side effects occur during treatment with YKST02? What are the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and immunogenicity characteristics of YKST02? Participants will: Complete screening assessments to determine whether they are eligible for the study. Receive YKST02 by intravenous infusion according to the study treatment schedule. Undergo regular assessments to evaluate treatment response and monitor safety. Provide blood and urine samples for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and immunogenicity testing. Complete follow-up visits after treatment discontinuation to monitor disease progression and survival. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that remains incurable despite advances in treatment. Although currently available therapies can improve outcomes, most patients eventually experience disease relapse or become refractory to treatment. YKST02 is an investigational humanized bispecific antibody targeting BCMA on myeloma cells and CD3 on T cells. Simultaneous binding to BCMA and CD3 may activate T cells and promote tumor cell killing. This is a multicenter, open-label study consisting of two parts (Phase IIa and Phase IIb). In Phase IIa, participants will initially receive YKST02 at the starting dose level. Safety and efficacy data from this part of the study will be reviewed to determine the dose to be evaluated in Phase IIb.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07695740
Run by: Excyte Biopharma Ltd
People needed: 64
Starts: 2026-09-01
Expected to finish: 2029-09-01
Last updated by the study team: 2026-07-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Able and willing to provide written informed consent (or consent provided by a legally authorized representative, where applicable) and comply with all study procedures.
Diagnosis of multiple myeloma according to the 2016 International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) diagnostic criteria.
Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after at least two prior lines of therapy, including prior exposure to a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
Measurable disease as defined in the study protocol.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
Estimated life expectancy of at least 12 weeks.
Recovery from clinically significant toxicities related to prior anticancer therapy to an acceptable level before study treatment (except alopecia).
Adequate hematologic, hepatic, renal, and coagulation function based on protocol-specified laboratory criteria.
Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test before study treatment and agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 3 months after the last dose of study treatment.
Male participants must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 3 months after the last dose of study treatment and must not donate sperm during this period.

You may not qualify if…

Plasma cell leukemia, Waldenström macroglobulinemia, POEMS syndrome, or primary light-chain (AL) amyloidosis.
Prior treatment with any BCMA-targeted therapy, including BCMA-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Recent anticancer therapy, investigational medicinal product, radiotherapy, stem cell transplantation, or organ transplantation that does not meet the protocol-defined washout requirements.
Active graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) requiring systemic treatment or clinically significant active GvHD.
History of another malignancy within the past 5 years, except for adequately treated malignancies with negligible risk of recurrence, as specified in the protocol.
Symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases, leptomeningeal disease, or evidence of uncontrolled CNS or leptomeningeal involvement that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant unsuitable for study participation.
History of clinically significant central nervous system disorders that may increase study risk or interfere with study participation.
Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including recent acute coronary syndrome or coronary revascularization, uncontrolled arrhythmias, New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV heart failure, clinically significant cardiac dysfunction, prolonged QT interval, or uncontrolled hypertension.
Known hypersensitivity to monoclonal antibodies, human immunoglobulins, or any component of the study drug.
Major surgery or severe trauma shortly before study treatment, or planned major surgery during the study.
Requirement for systemic corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive therapy for conditions other than multiple myeloma that does not meet protocol requirements.
Active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test, or other clinically significant uncontrolled infection requiring systemic therapy.
Uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring repeated drainage.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Known psychiatric illness or other conditions that may compromise the participant's ability to comply with study requirements.
Receipt of a live or live attenuated vaccine within the protocol-defined period before the first dose of study treatment.
Any other clinically significant medical condition, laboratory abnormality, or circumstance that, in the investigator's judgment, would make participation in the study inappropriate.

Where it is running

Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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