Earlier use of CARVYKTI® demonstrated lasting treatment-free remissions at 2.5 years in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma

Core Insights - Johnson & Johnson announced updated results from the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study, indicating that at least 80% of standard-risk patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma remained progression and treatment-free after a single infusion of CARVYKTI as early as second-line treatment [1][2][3] - The study suggests that stronger immune fitness in patients treated earlier may correlate with longer progression-free survival [1][3] Group 1: Study Results - In the CARTITUDE-4 study, 80% of as-treated patients with standard-risk cytogenetics did not experience disease progression at 30 months following CARVYKTI infusion [1][2] - Among 176 patients treated with CARVYKTI as early as second line, the 30-month progression-free survival (PFS) rate for standard-risk patients was 80.5% [2] - All patients (100%) who achieved minimal residual disease-negative complete response at 12 months remained progression-free at 30 months [2] Group 2: Immune Fitness and Treatment Paradigm - Translational analyses indicated that patients receiving CARVYKTI after one or two prior lines of therapy exhibited stronger immune fitness compared to those with three or more prior lines [3] - The findings support a shift in treatment paradigm, emphasizing the importance of early intervention for achieving deeper and more durable responses in multiple myeloma [2][3] Group 3: Broader Implications - Johnson & Johnson is collecting and analyzing clinical and real-world data to further understand long-term remission outcomes and safety trends associated with CARVYKTI [4] - The comprehensive experience from over 9,000 patients treated globally provides a foundation for expanding CARVYKTI's use into earlier treatment settings [4]