Validating DW-MRI and Fat Fraction in Multiple Myeloma Post-ASCT: The RAC-FAT Study" (NCT07746232) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Validating DW-MRI and Fat Fraction in Multiple Myeloma Post-ASCT: The RAC-FAT Study"
Italy92 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
This is a multicenter, observational, retrospective-prospective study designed to validate the predictive role of advanced imaging in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM). The main purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of radiological response categories (Response Assessment Category, RAC score) and evaluate the predictive value of relative Fat Fraction (rFF%) using Diffusion-Weighted Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DW-MRI) in patients who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) after receiving first-line anti-CD38-based quadruplet induction therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
* Newly diagnosed MM participants eligible for ASCT, treated with anti-CD38-based quadruplet induction therapy and ASCT, with post-ASCT/premaintenance DW-MRI available (in tandem ASCT, DW-MRI after second ASCT will be considered).
* Age ≥18 years.
* Participant must sign an informed consent form (ICF) that he or she understands the purpose of, and procedures required for the trial and is willing to participate in the trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Absence of post-ASCT/pre-maintenance DW-MRI.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Radiological Response Categories (RAC1 and RAC≥2)
Timeframe: Post-ASCT / Pre-maintenance (approx. 3-4 months after ASCT))