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TECVAYLI – Prior and Subsequent Antimyeloma Therapy in the MajesTEC-9 Study

Last Updated: 06/03/2026

SUMMARY  

  • Johnson & Johnson does not recommend the use of TECVAYLI in a manner inconsistent with the approved labeling.
  • MajesTEC-9 is an ongoing, phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study comparing TECVAYLI with investigator’s choice of pomalidomide, bortezomib and dexamethasone (PVd) or carfilzomib and dexamethasone (Kd) in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who previously received 1-3 prior lines of  therapy (LOTs) including an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody (mAb) and lenalidomide.1  

CLINICAL DATA - MajesTEC-9 STUDY

MajesTEC-9 (NCT05572515) is an ongoing, phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study comparing TECVAYLI with investigator’s choice of PVd or Kd in patients with RRMM who previously received 1-3 prior LOTs including an anti-CD38 mAb and lenalidomide.1 

MajesTEC-9 Study – Prior Antimyeloma Therapies


MajesTEC-9 - Summary of Prior Antimyeloma Therapies (ITT Population)2 
TECVAYLI
(n=296)
PVd/Kd
(n=297)
Total
(N=593)
Number of prior LOT
   1, n (%)
64 (21.6)
64 (21.5)
128 (21.6)
   2, n (%)
131 (44.3)
137 (46.1)
268 (45.2)
   3, n (%)
101 (34.1)
96 (32.3)
197 (33.2)
   2-3, n (%)
232 (78.4)
233 (78.5)
465 (78.4)
Mean, (SD)
2.1 (0.74)
2.1 (0.73)
2.1 (0.73)
Median, (range)
2 (1-3)
2 (1-3)
2 (1-3)
Prior PI, n (%)
256 (86.5)
254 (85.5)
510 (86.0)
   Bortezomib
248 (83.8)
243 (81.8)
491 (82.8)
   Carfilzomib
29 (9.8)
46 (15.5)
75 (12.6)
   Ixazomib
25 (8.4)
30 (10.1)
55 (9.3)
Prior immunomodulatory drug, n (%)
296 (100)
297 (100)
593 (100)
   Lenalidomide
296 (100)
297 (100)
593 (100)
   Pomalidomide
64 (21.6)
54 (18.2)
118 (19.9)
   Thalidomide
79 (26.7)
80 (26.9)
159 (26.8)
Prior anti-CD38, n (%)
296 (100)
297 (100)
593 (100)
   Daratumumab
274 (92.6)
272 (91.6)
546 (92.1)
   Isatuximab
28 (9.5)
28 (9.4)
56 (9.4)
Prior PI + immunomodulatory drug, n (%)
256 (86.5)
254 (85.5)
510 (86.0)
Prior PI + immunomodulatory drug + anti-CD38, n (%)
256 (86.5)
254 (85.5)
510 (86.0)
Prior penta-exposed, n (%)
22 (7.4)
29 (9.8)
51 (8.6)
Prior transplantation, n (%)
145 (49.0)
147 (49.5)
292 (49.2)
   Autologous
145 (49.0)
146 (49.2)
291 (49.1)
       1
115 (38.9)
121 (40.7)
236 (39.8)
       ≥2
30 (10.1)
25 (8.4)
55 (9.3)
   Allogeneic
2 (0.7)
3 (1.0)
5 (0.8)
Prior radiotherapy, n (%)
69 (23.3)
67 (22.6)
136 (22.9)
Prior cancer-related surgery/procedure, n (%)
31 (10.5)
26 (8.8)
57 (9.6)
Abbreviations: CD38, cluster of differentiation 38; ITT, intention-to-treat; Kd, carfilzomib and dexamethasone; LOT, line of therapy; PI, proteasome inhibitor; PVd, pomalidomide, bortezomib and dexamethasone; SD, standard deviation;
Note: Penta includes at least 2 proteasome inhibitors, at least 2 immunomodulatory drugs, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, if applicable.Note: Percentages calculated with the number of patients in each treatment group as denominator.

MajesTEC-9 Study – Refractory Status


MajesTEC-9 Study – Refractory Status (ITT Population)2 
TECVAYLI
(n=296)
PVd/Kd
(n=297)
Total
(N=593)
Refractory at any point to prior therapy, n (%)
282 (95.3)
285 (96)
567 (95.6)
Refractory status
   Any PI, n (%)
122 (41.2)
128 (43.1)
250 (42.2)
   Any immunomodulatory drug, n (%)
245 (82.8)
251 (84.5)
496 (83.6)
   Any anti-CD38
253 (85.5)
252 (84.8)
505 (85.2)
   Double (PI + immunomodulatory drug)
109 (36.8)
108 (36.4)
217 (36.6)
   Double (PI + anti-CD38)
113 (38.2)
115 (38.7)
228 (38.4)
   Double (immunomodulatory drug + anti-CD38)
218 (73.6)
221 (74.4)
439 (74)
   Triple (PI + immunomodulatory drug + anti-CD38)
102 (34.5)
98 (33)
200 (33.7)
Refractory to last line of prior therapy, n (%)
274 (92.6)
273 (91.9)
547 (92.2)
Refractory to, n (%)
   Bortezomib
90 (30.4)
85 (28.6)
175 (29.5)
   Carfilzomib
20 (6.8)
28 (9.4)
48 (8.1)
   Ixazomib
19 (6.4)
23 (7.7)
42 (7.1)
    Lenalidomide
234 (79.1)
240 (80.8)
474 (79.9)
    Pomalidomide
57 (19.3)
47 (15.8)
104 (17.5)
   Thalidomide
19 (6.4)
12 (4.0)
31 (5.2)
   Daratumumab
229 (77.4)
225 (75.8)
454 (76.6)
   Isatuximab
25 (8.4)
28 (9.4)
53 (8.9)
Abbreviations: CD38, cluster of differentiation 38; ITT, intention-to-treat; Kd, carfilzomib and dexamethasone; PI, proteasome inhibitor; PVd, pomalidomide, bortezomib and dexamethasone;
Note: Percentages calculated with the number of patients in each treatment group as denominator.

MajesTEC-9 Study – Subsequent Antimyeloma Therapies

  • Overall, 38.4% of patients received subsequent antimyeloma therapy.2 
  • Fewer patients in the TECVAYLI arm received ≥1 subsequent antimyeloma therapy compared with the PVd/Kd arm (18.2% vs 58.6%).3
  • Use of antineoplastic agents was lower with TECVAYLI than with PVd/Kd (17.2% vs 56.2%).3
    • Among other antineoplastic agents, the most common subsequent therapies were:
      • TECVAYLI arm: carfilzomib (8.4%), bortezomib (6.4%), selinexor (2.4%), and cisplatin (2.4%)
      • PVd/Kd arm: carfilzomib (6.4%), bortezomib (6.1%), selinexor (4.4%), and cisplatin (3.7%)
    • Among monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates, use was lower in the TECVAYLI arm than in the PVd/Kd arm (5.4% vs 42.4%), with the most common subsequent therapies being:
      • TECVAYLI arm: daratumumab (2.4%), teclistamab (0.7%), talquetamab (0.7%), and elotuzumab (0.7%)
      • PVd/Kd arm: teclistamab (18.5%), elranatamab (7.7%), talquetamab (5.4%), and daratumumab (3.7%)
    • Other subsequent therapy classes reported for TECVAYLI vs PVd/Kd included:
      • Alkylating agents: 7.4% vs 13.1%
      • Cytotoxic antibiotics and related substances: 2.7% vs 3.7%
      • Antimetabolites: 0.3% vs 3.4%
      • Corticosteroids for systemic use: 15.2% vs 27.3%
      • Immunosuppressants: 8.8% vs 16.2%

LITERATURE SEARCH

A literature search of MEDLINE®, Embase®, BIOSIS Previews®, and Derwent Drug File databases (and/or other resources, including internal/external databases) was conducted on 01 June 2026.

 

References

1 Touzeau C, Mina R, Quach H, et al. Teclistamab in multiple myeloma with one to three previous lines of therapy. Published online May 29, 2026. 2026. doi:10.1056/nejmoa2603870.  
2 Data on File. Teclistamab. MajesTEC-9 Clinical Study Report. Janssen Research & Development, LLC. EDMS-RIM-1457166; 2026.  
3 Touzeau C, Mina R, Quach H, et al. Supplement to: Teclistamab in multiple myeloma with one to three previous lines of therapy. Published online May 29, 2026. doi:10.1056/nejmoa2603870.