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Last Updated: 07/15/2026
| CRS Grade, n (%) | Prophylactic Tocilizumab Cohorta, (N=23) | MajesTEC-1 Population14 (N=165) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 (26.1) | 119 (72.1) |
| Grade 1 | 2 (8.7) | 83 (50.3) |
| Grade 2 | 4 (17.4) | 35 (21.2) |
| Grade 3 | 0 | 1 (0.6) |
| Abbreviation: CRS, cytokine release syndrome. a | ||
| Patient Number | CRS Grade | Dose Before CRS | BMPCs | ISS Stagea | EMPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Step-up dose 1 | 30%b | I | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | Step-up dose 1 | 8%c | II | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | Step-up dose 1 | 80%b | II | 0 |
| 4 | 2 1 | Step-up dose 1 Step-up dose 2 | 60%b | I | 0 |
| 5 | 1 2 | Step-up dose 2 cycle 1 day 1 | 65%b | I | 0 |
| 6 | 2 1 | Step-up dose 2 cycle 2 day 8 | 30%c | II | 2 |
| 7-23 | No CRS | - | 0%-80%b,c | I-III | 0-4 |
| Abbreviations: BMPC, bone marrow plasma cell; CRS, cytokine release syndrome; EMP, extramedullary plasmacytoma; ISS, International Staging System. aDerived based on the combination of serum β2-microglobulin and albumin. bBiopsy. cAspirate. | |||||
| No CRS (n=17) | CRS Grade 1 (n=2) | CRS Grade 2 (n=4) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMPCs | 0%-80%a,b | 8%-30%a,b | 30%-80%a,b |
| ISS stagec | I-III | I-II | I-II |
| Extramedullary plasmacytomas | 0-4 | 0 | 0-2 |
| Abbreviations: BMPC, bone marrow plasma cell; CRS, cytokine release syndrome; ISS, International Staging System. aBiopsy. bAspirate. cDerived based on the combination of serum β2-microglobulin and albumin. | |||
| AE, n (%) | All Patients (N=23) | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grade | Grade 3/4 | |
| Infections | 15 (65.2) | 3 (13.0)a |
| Anemia | 13 (56.5) | 6 (26.1) |
| Neutropenia | 13 (56.5) | 12 (52.2) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 10 (43.5) | 6 (26.1) |
| Lymphopenia | 8 (34.8) | 8 (34.8) |
| Leukopenia | 5 (21.7) | 5 (21.7) |
| Increased lipase | 4 (17.4) | 3 (13.0) |
| Abbreviation: AE, adverse event. aGrade 3/4 infections were pneumonia (n=2), bacterial infection (n=1), and septic shock (n=1). | ||
| Responsea | Prophylactic Tocilizumab Cohort (N=22) |
|---|---|
| ORR, % | 72.7 |
| sCR | 9.1 |
| CR | 9.1 |
| VGPR | 40.9 |
| PR | 13.6 |
| ≥CR | 18.2b |
| ≥VGPR | 59.1 |
| Abbreviations: CR, complete response; ORR, overall response rate; PR, partial response; sCR, stringent complete response; VGPR, very good partial response. aResponse evaluable patients received ≥1 study treatment and had ≥1 post-baseline response evaluation by the investigator. bLower ≥CR rate may be due to limited availability of bone marrow samples to confirm CR and duration of follow-up. | |
| TEAEa, n(%) | Prophylactic Tocilizumab Cohort (N=24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grade | Grade 3/4 | |
| Infections | 19 (79.2) | 6 (25.0) |
| Neutropenia | 15 (62.5) | 15 (62.5) |
| Anemia | 14 (58.3) | 6 (25.0) |
| Thrombocytopenia | 12 (50.0) | 6 (25.0) |
| Lymphopenia | 9 (37.5) | 9 (37.5) |
| Leukopenia | 6 (25.0) | 5 (20.8) |
| Increased lipase | 6 (25.0) | 5 (20.8) |
| Abbreviations: TEAE, treatment-emergent adverse event. aTEAEs are listed if occurring at grade 3/4 in ≥20% of patients. | ||
| CRS Grade, n (%) | Prophylactic Tocilizumab Cohorta,3 (N=24) | MajesTEC-1 Populationb, (N=165) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 (25) | 119 (72.1) |
| Grade 1 | 2 (8.3) | 83 (50.3) |
| Grade 2 | 4 (16.7) | 35 (21.2) |
| Grade 3 | 0 | 1 (0.6) |
| Abbreviation: CRS, cytokine release syndrome. aAs of November 1, 2023. bMedian follow-up of 14.1 months. | ||
| Characteristic | Prophylactic Tocilizumab Cohort (N=24)a | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No CRS (n=18) | CRS Grade 1 (n=2) | CRS Grade 2 (n=4) | |
| Median BMPCs, % (range) | 8 (0-80) | 19 (8-30) | 62.5 (30-80) |
| ISS stageb, % | |||
| I | 72.2 | 50 | 50 |
| II | 22.2 | 50 | 50 |
| III | 5.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Median number of extramedullary plasmacytomas, n (range) | 0 (0-4) | 0 | 0 (0-2) |
| Abbreviations: BMPC, bone marrow plasma cell; CRS, cytokine release syndrome; ISS, International Staging System. aAs of November 1, 2023. bDerived based on the combination of serum β2-microglobulin and albumin. | |||
| Characteristics | N=29 |
|---|---|
| Median age (IQR) | 62 (57-69) |
| Sex, n (%) | |
| Female | 13 (45) |
| Male | 16 (55) |
| Extramedullary plasmacytomas, n (%) | |
| No | 21 (72) |
| Yes | 8 (28) |
| Cytogenetic risk profile, n (%) | |
| High riska | 10 (34) |
| High risk (extended)b | 22 (76) |
| Standard riska | 19 (66) |
| Standard risk (extended)b | 7 (24) |
| Laboratory values at baseline, median (IQR) | |
| Absolute neutrophil count (×109/L) | 2.67 (1.75-3.08) |
| Hemoglobin level (mmol/L) | 6.7 (6.10-7.50) |
| Platelet count (×109/L) | 168 (107-209) |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) | 80 (66-90) |
| Prior lines of treatment, median (range) | 4 (2-10) |
| Autologous SCT, n (%) | 24 (83) |
| Allogeneic SCT, n (%) | 2 (6.9) |
| Abbreviations: eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; IQR, interquartile range; SCT, stem cell transplantation. aBased on the presence of del(17p), t(4;14), and/or t(14;16). bBased on the presence of del(17p), t(4;14) t(14;16), gain(1q), and/or del(1p). | |
| Exposed | Refractorya | |
|---|---|---|
| Prior immunomodulatory drug/CELMod, n (%) | ||
| Lenalidomide | 29 (100) | 29 (100) |
| Pomalidomide | 22 (76) | 22 (76) |
| Iberdomide | 5 (17) | 5 (17) |
| Prior PI, n (%) | ||
| Bortezomib | 29 (100) | 21 (72) |
| Carfilzomib | 16 (55) | 10 (34) |
| Ixazomib | 0 | 0 |
| Prior CD38 monoclonal antibody, n (%) | ||
| Daratumumab, isatuximab | 29 (100) | 28 (97) |
| Elotuzumab | 5 (17) | 5 (17) |
| Prior bispecific antibody, n (%) | ||
| TALVEY | 1 (3.4) | 1 (3.4) |
| Abbreviations: CELMod, Cereblon E3 ligase modulatory drugs; MM, multiple myeloma; PI, proteasome inhibitor. aRefractory disease was defined as progressive disease during therapy, no response (less than partial response), or progressive disease within 60 days of stopping treatment, according to the International Uniform Response Criteria for MM. | ||
Danish ABCD Study: Real-World, Retrospective Study on Safety and Efficacy of TECVAYLI With or Without Prophylactic Tocilizumab
| Characteristic | NoToci (n=52) | PToci (n=53) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age at T0, years (IQR) | 71 (66-76) | 72 (64-78) |
| Media age at diagnosis, years (IQR) | 65 (56-70) | 63 (58-70) |
| Median time since diagnosis to T0, years (IQR) | 6 (3-9) | 6 (3-9) |
| Male sex, n (%) | 26 (50) | 30 (56.6) |
| Performance status 0-1, n (%) | 48 (94.1) | 52 (98.1) |
| Extramedullary disease at T0ᵃ, n (%) | 17 (32.7) | 13 (24.5) |
| FISH performedb, n (%) | 46 (88.5) | 47 (88.7) |
| FISH high riskc, n (%) | 16 (30.8) | 22 (41.5) |
| del(17p) | 12 (23.1) | 10 (18.9) |
| t(4;14) | 5 (9.6) | 10 (18.9) |
| t(14;16) | 3 (5.8) | 3 (5.7) |
| Measurable disease at T0d | 40 (76.9) | 41 (77.4) |
| Prior lines of therapy, median (IQR) | 4 (3-6) | 4 (3-5) |
| Previous HDT-ASCT, n (%) | 39 (75) | 36 (67.9) |
| Triple-class exposede | 51 (98.1) | 52 (98.1) |
| Triple-class refractoryᶠ, n (%) | 42 (80.8) | 38 (71.7) |
| Refractory to immunomodulatory drug, n (%) | 47 (90.4) | 51 (96.2) |
| Refractory to PI, n (%) | 45 (86.5) | 41 (77.4) |
| Refractory to anti-CD38 mAb, n (%) | 50 (96.2) | 50 (94.3) |
| Refractory to GPRC5D BsAbs, n (%) | 6 (11.5) | 3 (5.7) |
| Exposed to BCMA therapyᵍ, n (%) | 0 | 1 (1.9) |
| Exposed to CAR-T, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Abbreviations: BCMA, B-cell maturation antigen; BsAb, bispecific antibody; CAR-T, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy; FISH, fluorescence in situ hybridization; GPRC5D, G protein-coupled receptor class C group 5 member D; HDT-ASCT, high-dose melphalan with autologous stem cell transplantation; IQR, interquartile range; mAb, monoclonal antibody; PI, proteasome inhibitor; T0, date of TECVAYLI initiation.aAt least 1 soft-tissue lesion not contiguous with the bone.bIn patients with multiple FISH assessments, results from the most recent evaluation prior to TECVAYLI initiation were reported.cHigh-risk FISH was defined as the presence of t(4;14), t(14;20), 1p deletion, del(17p), gain/amplification of 1q21, or TP53 mutation.dMeasurable disease was defined as M-protein >10 g/L, urine M-protein >200 mg/24 h, or involved free light chain level >100 mg/L.eTriple-class exposed was defined as prior exposure to an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.f | ||
| Parameter | NoToci (n=52) | PToci (n=53) |
|---|---|---|
| All grade CRS | 36 (69.2) | 4 (7.5) |
| Grade 1 CRS, n (%) | 21 (40.4) | 3 (5.7) |
| Grade 2 CRS, n (%) | 15 (28.8) | 1 (1.9) |
| Grade ≥3 CRS, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Two events of CRS, n | 9 | 0 |
| Three events of CRS, n | 3 | 0 |
| All grade ICANS, n (%) | 3 (5.8) | 1 (1.9) |
| Grade 1 ICANS | 3 (5.8) | 1 (1.9) |
| Grade ≥2 ICANS | 0 | 0 |
| Median duration of CRS, n (IQR) | 2 (1-2.5) | 1.5 (1-2.5) |
| Median time from T0 to CRS onset, days (IQR) | 3 (1-5) | 2 (2-3) |
| Tocilizumab for CRS treatment, n (%) | 28 (53.8)a | 1 (1.9) |
| Total number of tocilizumab infusions for CRS management, n | 34 | 1 |
| Number of patients who received ≥ 1 tocilizumab infusion for CRS management, n | 5 | 0 |
| Paracetamol for CRS management, n (%) | 26 (49) | 2 (3.8) |
| Nasal oxygen for CRS management, n (%) | 5 (9.4) | 0 |
| IV fluids for CRS management, n (%) | 9 (16.9) | 1 (1.8) |
| Dexamethasone for CRS management, n (%) | 4 (7.5) | 1 (1.8) |
| Abbreviations: CRS, cytokine release syndrome; ICANS, immune effector cell-associatedNeurotoxicity; Syndrome; IQR, interquartile range; IV, intravenous; NoToci, no tocilizumab; PToci, prophylactic tocilizumab; T0, time zero.aA total of 11% of patients received >1 dose of tocilizumab. | ||
| Parameter | NoToci (n=52) | PToci (n=53) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORR (≥PR) | 28 (53.8) | 36 (67.9) | 0.16 |
| ≥VGPR | 25 (48.1) | 36 (67.9) | - |
| PR | 3 (5.8) | - | - |
| Marginal response | 1 (1.9) | 2 (3.8) | - |
| Stable disease | 6 (11.5) | 1 (1.9) | - |
| Progressive disease | 11 (21.2) | 5 (9.4) | - |
| Unmeasurable disease | 5 (9.6) | 9 (17) | - |
| Missing | 1 (1.9) | - | - |
| Median DOR, months | NR | NR | 0.148 |
| 12-month DOR, % | 85 | 70 | - |
| Median PFS, months | 12.1 | NR | 0.262 |
| 12-month PFS, % | - | 63 | - |
| Median OS, months | 18.1 | NR | 0.844 |
| 12-month OS, % | - | 69 | - |
| Abbreviations: DOR, duration of response; FLC, free light chain; IMWG, International Myeloma Working Group; NoToci, no tocilizumab; NR, not reached; ORR, overall response rate; OS, overall survival; PFS, progression-free survival; PR, partial response; PToci, prophylactic tocilizumab; sCR, stringent complete response; VGPR, very good partial response. Note: Response was assessed using IMWG criteria. As bone marrow biopsies were not routinely performed outside clinical trials in Denmark, responses beyond VGPR could not be consistently evaluated; therefore, all responses of VGPR or better were reported as ≥VGPR. Response categories, excluding sCR, were assessed only in patients with measurable disease at baseline, defined according to IMWG criteria as serum M-protein ≥10 g/L, urine M-protein ≥200 mg/24 h, or involved serum FLC ≥100 mg/L. Patients without measurable disease at baseline who did not meet the criteria for stringent complete response were categorized as having “unmeasurable disease” in the best response analysis. | |||
Mount Sinai Experience: Real-world Retrospective Analysis of TECVAYLI or TALVEY OP SUD Safety and HCRU
| TECVAYLI | TALVEY | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HY | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| OP-toci | 12 | 21 | 33 |
| Abbreviations: HY, hybrid; OP, outpatient; Toci, tocilizumab. | |||
| Characteristics, n (%)a | HY (n=21) | OP-toci (n=33) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECVAYLI (n=4) | TALVEY (n=17) | TECVAYLI (n=12) | TALVEY (n=21) | |
| Age at index, years | ||||
| Median | 76.5 | 67 | 76.5 | 73 |
| ≥18 and <65 | 0 | 6 (35.3) | 1 (8.3) | 7 (33.3) |
| ≥65 and <75 | 0 | 7 (41.2) | 5 (41.7) | 10 (47.6) |
| ≥75 | 4 (100) | 4 (23.5) | 6 (50) | 4 (19) |
| Sex | ||||
| Female | 2 (50) | 4 (23.5) | 4 (33.3) | 4 (19) |
| Male | 2 (50) | 13 (76.5) | 8 (66.7) | 17 (81) |
| Race | ||||
| White | 1 (25) | 8 (47.1) | 8 (66.7) | 9 (42.9) |
| Black/African American | 1 (25) | 3 (17.6) | 1 (8.3) | 3 (14.3) |
| Asian | 0 | 2 (11.8) | 1 (8.3) | 2 (9.5) |
| Other/unknown | 2 (50) | 4 (23.5) | 2 (16.7) | 7 (33.3) |
| Ethnicity | ||||
| Hispanic/Latino | 1 (25) | 3 (17.6) | 2 (16.7) | 6 (28.6) |
| ECOG PS | ||||
| 0-1 | 3 (75) | 16 (94.1) | 9 (75) | 20 (95.2) |
| ≥2 | 1 (25) | 1 (5.9) | 3 (25) | 1 (4.8) |
| Median prior lines of therapy, IQR | 4.5 (3.5-5.5) | 5.5 (4.5-8) | 5.5 (4-7) | 4 (4-6) |
| High-risk cytogeneticsb | 1 (25) | 4 (23.5) | 3 (25) | 4 (19) |
| Triple-class refractoryc | 4 (100) | 17 (100) | 11 (91.7) | 21 (100) |
| Penta exposedd | 3 (75) | 14 (82.4) | 8 (66.7) | 16 (76.2) |
| EMDe | 0 | 4 (23.5) | 2 (16.7) | 9 (42.9) |
| Prior exposure to BCMA-directed therapy,f % | 0 | 29.4 | 16.7 | 33.3 |
| Abbreviations: BCMA, B-cell maturation antigen; ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; EMD, extramedullary disease; HY, hybrid; IQR, interquartile range; OP, outpatient; Toci, tocilizumab. aUnless otherwise stated. bHigh risk cytogenetics defined as (t(4; 14); t (14; 16); del17p). cTriple-class refractory defined as disease refractory to at least 1 each of an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 antibody. dPenta exposed defined as received treatment with at least 2 immunomodulatory agents [lenalidomide and pomalidomide]; 2 different proteasome inhibitors [eg, bortezomib, ixazomib and/or carfilzomib]; and 1 of the CD38 monoclonal antibodies [eg, daratumumab or isatuximab]). eEMD is defined as isolated extraosseous plasmacytomas not associated with bone lesions. EMD is diagnosed with imaging study prior to starting bispecific. fBCMA-directed therapies included belantamab mafodotin, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), and bispecifics received in a clinical trial. | ||||
| AEs, n (%) | HY (n=21) | OP-toci (n=33) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECVAYLI (n=4)a | TALVEY (n=17) | TECVAYLI (n=12) | TALVEY (n=21) | |
| CRS within 14 days post-index | 3 (75)b | 17 (100)b | 0 | 0 |
| Highest grade CRS | ||||
| Grade 1 | 3 (75)b | 17 (100)b | 0 | 0 |
| Recurrent CRS (≥2 events) | 1 (25; grade 1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Discontinuation of TECVAYLI or TALVEY due to CRS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICANS within 14 days post-index | 2 (50) | 0 | 2 (17) | 1 (5) |
| Highest grade of ICANS | ||||
| Grade 1 | 2 (50) | 0 | 2 (17) | 1 (5) |
| Recurrent ICANS (≥2 events) | 1 (25; grade 1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Discontinuation of TECVAYLI or TALVEY due to ICANS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Concurrent CRS and ICANS | 1 (25) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abbreviations: AE, adverse event; CRS, cytokine release syndrome; ICANS, immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome; HY, hybrid; OP, outpatient; SUD, step-up dosing; Toci, tocilizumab. aOne patient had elevated C-reactive protein, with no CRS, but was treated with toci and completed the remaining SUD in the OP setting. bPer HY protocol, patients were hospitalized for first SUD, had CRS, and were treated with tocilizumab. | ||||
| HCRU, n (%) | HY (n=21) | OP-toci (n=33) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECVAYLI (n=4) | TALVEY (n=17) | TECVAYLI (n=12) | TALVEY (n=21) | |
| Days 1-14 IP admissions | ||||
| Administration related | 4 (100)a | 17 (100)a | 0 | 0 |
| All-cause | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 (10)b |
| Days 15-30 IP admissions | ||||
| Infection | 1 (25) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abbreviations: HY, hybrid; IP, inpatient; OP, outpatient; Toci, tocilizumab. aBy definition of the HY cohort, these patients were admitted IP to initiate step-up dosing. bDysgeusia-related failure to thrive, and renal failure. | ||||
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