Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Observational Prospective Research Study In Monoclonal Gammopathies leadINg to Myeloma

Study Description

Brief Summary: The goal of this study is to find markers that may help to predict why some patients who have monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS) or smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) that have no signs or symptoms of disease (asymptomatic) develop multiple myeloma, while others do not. Studying markers such as age, level of proteins in blood, percent of abnormal blood cells in the bone marrow, genes in the abnormal blood cells, and bone abnormalities may help researchers to validate clinical and genomic predictors for future use in clinical practice.

Detailed Description: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To determine the rate of progression to multiple myeloma after 3 years of follow up. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To describe baseline patient characteristics and clinical variables. II. To identify molecular and genetic correlates that may predict for progression to multiple myeloma (MM). OUTLINE: Patients undergo collection of blood samples every 6 months for 3 years. Patients may also undergo a biopsy, x-rays, positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) scans, and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to check the status of disease at the discretion of the treating physician. After completion of 3 years on study, patients are followed up every 6-12 months thereafter.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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