Study Demonstrates Velcade's Effectiveness Against Multiple Myeloma

The results showed that 45% of patients in the Velcade arm achieved a complete response or near complete response, compared to 35% of patients in the control group.

Positive results have been achieved by Takeda Oncology Company from a randomised Phase III trial of Velcade (bortezomib) as a treatment of multiple myeloma in patients who have had an autologous stem cell transplant.

The study involved 370 patients who were randomised to receive Velcade or a placebo. The results showed that 45% of patients in the Velcade arm achieved a complete response or near complete response, compared to 35% of patients in the control group.

The drug, a proteasome inhibitor, led to significant improvements in response rates and progression-free survival.

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