Biomarker for Infection Risk in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma BIOMARKER FOR INFECTION RISK

What's the purpose of this trial?

The aim of this research study is to use advanced immunology laboratory analysis to identify a more precise blood test that will predict infection risk in patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) or Multiple Myeloma (MM).

This trial is currently open and accepting patients.

What will happen during the trial?

You may be able to join this trial if you:

The following criteria is a partial list of reasons why patients may be eligible to participate in this clinical trial. Further evaluation with a medical professional is required.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults ≥18 years of age.
* Diagnosis of Rai stage I-IV chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma or multiple myeloma.
* Subjects must be able to consent to clinical trial, or documented health care proxy agent able to consent on behalf of participant.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects must not have received IVIG administration within 6 calendar months of registration or have planned immunoglobulin replacement therapy by treating investigator at time of registration.
* Subjects with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma must not be Rai stage 0.
* Subjects with multiple myeloma must not have smoldering myeloma or solitary plasmacytoma with or without minimal marrow involvement.
* Subjects must not have undergone prior autologous, allogeneic stem cell, or solid organ transplant.
* Subjects must not have any active systemic infection requiring ongoing antimicrobial treatment (prophylactic antimicrobial allowed) at time of registration.
* Subjects must have no known history of HIV, primary immune deficiency disorder, nor be taking a concurrent immune suppressing medication at time of registration. Treatment for CLL/SLL or MM, CLL/SLL related autoimmune phenomenon, or physiologic dosing of corticosteroids (5mg/day prednisone/equivalent or lower) is permitted.

Additional Trial Information

Enrollment: 150 patients (estimated)

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

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