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SUCCESSOR-2 Trial

Late-breaking Phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 (LBA7506): the first Phase 3 readout for any CELMoD — Bristol Myers Squibb's mezigdomide combined with carfilzomib + dexamethasone (MeziKd) vs Kd alone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Presented at ASCO 2026 by Dr. Paul Richardson, Dana-Farber.

ASCO 2026 LBA7506 · Presented by Paul Richardson, MD (Dana-Farber)RR Multiple MyelomaPhase 2/3 Seamless · NCT05552976MeziKd vs Kd · Bristol Myers SquibbFirst CELMoD Phase 3 Win

KOL Leaders Discussing SUCCESSOR-2

Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP
Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP
@RahulBanerjeeMD
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Raj Chakraborty
Raj Chakraborty
@rajshekharucms
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Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
@HadidiSamer
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Daniel Auclair
Daniel Auclair
@auclairdan
838 impressions
OncLive.com
OncLive.com
@onclive
652 impressions
Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers
@OncBrothers
614 impressions
Dana-Farber News
Dana-Farber News
@DanaFarberNews
412 impressions
Ankit kansagra
Ankit kansagra
@kansagraMD
362 impressions

Key Slides & Data

Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers @OncBrothers
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
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SUCCESSOR-2 SUCCESSOR-2: Study Design Stage 1 (dose optimization)* Stage 2 (efficacy and safety) Confirmatory analysis group (N - 479) Primary endpoint Key eligibility criteria Mezikd at PFS per IRC Selected Mezi dose 1.0 mg Mezi MeziKd (N 631° Key secondary endpoint Adult participants 1.0 mg Mezi . os who received 21 prior Mezikd at QW 56 mg/m2 K line of antimyeloma therapy with progressive disease Randomization 3:3:3:2 0.6 mg Mezi Randomization 3:2 Selected secondary (N 63) (N = 225) (N = 371) endpoints (SEZ - N) Recommended Mezi Mezikd at dose (stage 1) - Prior treatment 0.3 mg Mezi Kdᶜ,ᵈ ORR, VGPR, CR with LEN and an (N 64) TTR, DoR BW 56 mg/m² or anti-CD38 mAb PFS2 QW 70 mg/m² K Safety Kd (N 451° (N = 146) In the MeziKd arm, patients received: Mezi 1.0 mg orally once daily on D1-21 of each 28-day cycle K* 56 mg/m² IV on D1, 8, and 15 in C1-12 and on D1 and 15 in C 2 13 DEX 40 mg orally/IV on D1, 8, 15, and 22 NCT05552976 Patients enrolled in stage 1 on . dose of Metal not chosen for stage 2 had the option to move to the selected dose if some criteria were ext; Patients from these Mage 1 asses were included in the confirmatory analysis groups; TEX doving Married arm; 40 mg, option of 20 mg If 75 years of age, - . 18.5 kg/m/, poorly controlled diabetes, or prior Intelerance to steroid therapy; Md annc 20 mg, 10 mg option for stated criteria (tw regineen) or 40 and 20 mg option for stated criteria (QW registered; 92W register made available July 2003; % dose on CNDS was 20 mg/ml, BAK, body mana leader; on, twice weekly; C, cycles D, day; DEX, desamethasone; DoR, duration of response; INC. independent review committees K, os, overall survivel; PF52, second progression fire survices); car, weekly, TTR, time to response. Richardson PG, et at. ASCO 2026. Presentation LBA7506 --- SUCCESSOR-2 SUCCESSOR-2: PFS2 Median PFS2 Hazard ratio 1.0 23.6 months HR 0.53 Subsequent antimyeloma MeziKd Kd 0.9 therapy, %* (N = 288) (N # 191) 13.0 months (95% CI, 0.39-0.72) 0.8 Any subsequent therapy 24.0 49.7 0.7 Bispecific antibodies 10.1 21.5 Probability of PFS2 0.6 IMiDs 6.9 20.4 MeziKd 0.5 POM 5.6 18.3 LEN 0.3 1.0 0.4 Pls 6.6 11.0 0.3 Kd Standard chemotherapyb 6.6 12.6 0.2 Other 4.9 8.9 0.1 Median follow-up: 10.6 months Anti-CD38 mAbs 4.2 7.3 0 Investigational drugs 2.8 7.3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 Anti-SLAMF7 mAbs 1.4 5.8 Time (months) No. at risk CAR-T cell therapies 1.4 4.7 MeziKd 288 273 238 173 116 72 39 30 19 9 3 0 Antibody-drug conjugates 0.3 3.1 Kd 191 171 143 101 63 31 19 12 5 2 0 0 Superior PFS2 with MeziKd demonstrates sustained clinical benefit beyond first progression Data cutoff: January 15, 2026. In the confirmatory analysis group, defined as all patients from stages 1 and 2 randomized to 1.0 mg Mezi plus Kd or Kd. PFS2 was per investigator assessment "Includes subsequent antimyeloma therapies that were received by 2 1% of patients in either treatment arm in the confirmatory analysis group; Standard chemotherapy includes: nitrogen mustard analogs, anthracyclines and related substances, podophyllotoxin derivatives, platinum compounds, purine analogs, and vinca alkaloids and analogs; Refers to the output of "Cell and Gene therapies". CAR, chimeric antigen receptor. --- SUCCESSOR-2 SUCCESSOR-2: Overall Survival 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 MeziKd Probability of os 0.6 Kd 0.5 No. of events Hazard ratio 0.4 62/288 (21.5%) HR 0.79 0.3 51/191 (26.7%) (95% CI, 54-1.15) 0.2 Median follow-up: 10.6 months 0.1 0 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 Time (months) No. at risk MeziKd 288 273 244 180 122 79 45 35 25 12 5 0 Kd 191 175 157 118 84 44 31 24 12 5 0 0 Planned futility analysis demonstrates a positive OS trend favoring MeziKd with no cross over of the curves Data cutoff: January 15, 2026. In the confirmatory analysis group, defined as all patients from stages 1 and 2 randomized to 1.0 mg Mezi plus Kd or Kd. Deaths occurred in 21.5% (MeziKd) and 26.7% (Kd) of patients. Richardson PG, et al. ASCO 2026, Presentation LBA7506 --- SUCCESSOR-2 SUCCESSOR-2: Most Common TEAEs MeziKd Kd TEAE,ᵃ n (%) (N = 288) (N = 186)b Neutropenia is an on-target reversible AE; Any grade Grade 3/4 Any grade Grade 3/4 only 1 patient discontinued treatment due to neutropenia with MeziKd (none with Kd) Any TEAE 286 (99.3) 241 (83.7) 178 (95.7) 105 (56.5) Hematological A reduction in grade 3/4 hypertension was Neutropenia 199 (69.1) 176 (61.1) 32 (17.2) 17 (9.1) observed with MeziKd, potentially Febrile neutropenia 24 (8.3) 23 (8.0) 0 0 associated with the lower K dose Thrombocytopenia⁴ 174 (60.4) 113 (39.2) 77 (41.4) 42 (22.6) Anemia 149 (51.7) 75 (26.0) 66 (35.5) 28 (15.1) Grade 3/4 VTEe occurred in 2.8% (Mezikd) White blood cell count decrease 67 (23.3) 54 (18.8) 23 (12.4) 7 (3.8) and 0.5% (Kd) of patients Nonhematological Grade 5 TEAEs were observed in 7.3% Diarrhea 112 (38.9) 10 (3.5) 33 (17.7) 1 (0.5) (Mezikd) and 4.3%VKd) of patients URTI 79 (27.4) 13 (4.5) 31 (16.7) 3 (1.6) Fatigue 67 (23.3) 9 (3.1) 39 (21.0) 7 (3.8) — The majority were in the context of Cough 66 (22.9) 1 (0.3) 22 (11.8) 0 myeloma progression Pneumonia 58 (20.1) 45 (15.6) 21 (11.3) 11 (5.9) Dyspnea 58 (20.1) 11 (3.8) 26 (14.0) 5 (2.7) Hypertension 31 (10.8) 11 (3.8) 40 (21.5) 17 (9.1) Neutropenia was the most common grade 3/4 AE and was managed effectively with dose interruptions/modifications and/or G-CSF Data cutoff: January 15, 2026. "includes TEAEs of any grade that occurred in 2 20% of patients and grade 3/4 TEAEs that occurred in 2 10% of patients in either treatment arm in the confirmatory analysis group of the safety population, defined as all patients from stages 1 and 2 randomized to 1.0 mg Mezi plus Kd or Kd who received 2 1 dose of study treatment. TEAEs were graded per the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0; *Excludes 5 patients who were randomized but not treated; Includes preferred terms of neutropenia and neutrophil count decrease; Includes preferred terms of thrombocytopenia and platelet count decrease; "Standardized MedDRA Query for embolism and thrombosis various terms. MedDRA, Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities; SAE, serious adverse event; TEAE, treatment emergent adverse event; URTI, upper respiratory tract infection; VTE, venous thromboembolism. Richardson PG, et al. ASCO 2026, Presentation LBA7506
Dana-Farber News
Dana-Farber News @DanaFarberNews
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
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#ASCO26 Oral Abstract Session LBA7506: Mezigdomide, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone (MeziKd) vs carfilzomab and dexamethasone (Kd) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM): Results from the phase 3 SuCCESSOR-2 trial Dana-Farber PAUL RICHARDSON, MD Cancer Institute
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
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SUCCESSOR-2 SUCCESSOR-2: Most Common TEAEs MeziKd Kd TEAE,ᵃ n (%) (N = 288) (N = 186)b Neutropenia is an on-target reversible AE; Any grade Grade 3/4 Any grade Grade 3/4 only 1 patient discontinued treatment due to neutropenia with MeziKd (none with Kd) Any TEAE 286 (99.3) 241 (83.7) 178 (95.7) 105 (56.5) Hematological A reduction in grade 3/4 hypertension was Neutropenia 199 (69.1) 176 (61.1) 32 (17.2) 17 (9.1) observed with MeziKd, potentially Febrile neutropenia 24 (8.3) 23 (8.0) 0 0 associated with the lower K dose Thrombocytopenia⁴ 174 (60.4) 113 (39.2) 77 (41.4) 42 (22.6) Anemia 149 (51.7) 75 (26.0) 66 (35.5) 28 (15.1) Grade 3/4 VTEe occurred in 2.8% (Mezikd) White blood cell count decrease 67 (23.3) 54 (18.8) 23 (12.4) 7 (3.8) and 0.5% (Kd) of patients Nonhematological Grade 5 TEAEs were observed in 7.3% Diarrhea 112 (38.9) 10 (3.5) 33 (17.7) 1 (0.5) (Mezikd) and 4.3%(Kd) of patients URTI 79 (27.4) 13 (4.5) 31 (16.7) 3 (1.6) Fatigue 67 (23.3) 9 (3.1) 39 (21.0) 7 (3.8) - The majority were in the context of Cough 66 (22.9) 1 (0.3) 22 (11.8) 0 myeloma progression Pneumonia 58 (20.1) 45 (15.6) 21 (11.3) 11 (5.9) Dyspnea 58 (20.1) 11 (3.8) 26 (14.0) 5 (2.7) Hypertension 31 (10.8) 11 (3.8) 40 (21.5) 17 (9.1) Neutropenia was the most common grade 3/4 AE and was managed effectively with dose interruptions/modifications and/or G-CSF Data cutoff: January 15, 2026. "Includes TEAEs of any grade that occurred in 2 20% of patients and grade 3/4 TEAEs that occurred in 2 10% of patients in either treatment arm in the confirmatory analysis group of the safety population, defined as all patients from stages 1 and 2 randomized to 1.0 mg Mezi plus Kd or Kd who received 2 1 dose of study treatment. TEAEs were graded per the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0; Excludes 5 patients who were randomized but not treated; Includes preferred terms of neutropenia and neutrophil count decrease; Includes preferred terms of thrombocytopenia and platelet count decrease; "Standardized MedDRA Query for embolism and thrombosis various terms. MedDRA, Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities; SAE, serious adverse event; TEAE, treatment emergent adverse event; URTI, upper respiratory tract infection; VTE, venous thromboembolism. Richardson PG, et al. ASCO 2026, Presentation LBA7506 --- SUCCESSOR-2 SUCCESSOR-2: Summary of Infections MeziKd Kd (N = 288) (N = 186)b TEAE,ᵃ n (%) Any Grade Grade Any Grade Grade grade 3 4 grade 3 4 Any infection 210 (72.9) 82 (28.5) 16 (5.6) 100 (53.8) 28 (15.1) 1 (0.5) Most infections (68.6% MeziKd; 98.0% Kd) were not associated with URTI 79 (27.4) 13 (4.5) 0 31 (16.7) 3 (1.6) 0 grade 3/4 neutropenia Pneumonia 58 (20.1) 39 (13.5) 6 (2.1) 21 (11.3) 10 (5.4) 1 (0.5) Incidence of hypogammaglobulinemia Influenza 30 (10.4) 9 (3.1) 0 18 (9.7) 2 (1.1) 0 was low COVID-19 29 (10.1) 5 (1.7) 0 11 (5.9) 0 0 10.1% (Mezikd) versus 6.5% (Kd) RTI 29 (10.1) 7 (2.4) 0 8 (4.3) 0 0 31.6% (Mezikd) versus 21.0% (Kd) of UTI 26 (9.0) 8 (2.8) 0 9 (4.8) 1 (0.5) 0 patients received ≥1 dose of IGRT Nasopharyngitis 17 (5.9) 0 0 18 (9.7) 0 0 Incidence of fatal infections was low (2.4% MeziKd; 1.1% Kd) Bronchitis 17 (5.9) 6 (2.1) 0 7 (3.8) 0 0 Infections were mostly well managed following standard clinical practice and supportive care, with low incidence of grade 4 events Data cutoff: January 15, 2026. As of December 2024, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis was required in both arms. "TEAEs that occurred in 2 5% of patients in either treatment arm in the confirmatory analysis group of the safety population, defined as all patients from stages 1 and 2 randomized to 1.0 mg Mezi plus Kd or Kd who received 2 1 dose of study treatment; PExcludes 5 patients who were randomized but not treated. RTI, respiratory tract infection; UTI, urinary tract infection. Richardson PG, et al. ASCO 2026, Presentation LBA7506
CancerNetwork®
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#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
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cancernetwork® home of the journal ONCOLOGY 3 ABSTRACTS TO WATCH ASCO 2026 I Multiple Myeloma Abstract 7507 MajesTEC-9 Phase 3: Teclistamab monotherapy vs PVd/Kd in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (1-3 prior lines) Presenter: Roberto Mina, MD Abstract 7510 Optec/Optal Phase 2: Outpatient teclistamab or talquetamab with prophylactic tocilizumab in RRMM Presenter: Peter Forsberg, MD Abstract LBA7506 SUCCESSOR-2 Phase 3: Mezigdomide + carfilzomib + dexamethasone (Mezikd) vs Kd in RRMM Presenter: Paul G. Richardson, MD Read more on CancerNetwork.com
Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP
Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP @RahulBanerjeeMD
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Study marks the first positive Phase 3 study for mezigdomide and the second positive Phase 3 study for the Bristol Myers Squibb CELMoD program PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced positive interim Phase 3 results from the SUCCESSOR-2 study (NCT05552976). In the trial, oral mezigdomide in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (MeziKd) demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) versus carfilzomib and dexamethasone alone (Kd) in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Safety findings were consistent with the known profile of mezigdomide and the combination regimen. Patients will continue to be followed for survival and safety.

Top Tweets

Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP
Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP @RahulBanerjeeMD
CELMoDs - that much closer to clinic 👏 SUCCESSOR-2 press release: Mezi-Kd beat Kd in registrational Ph3 trial. Data no doubt coming soon! I love KPd and will love this 100x more as pre-CAR holding/bridging or post-CAR/bsAb failure. T cells ❤️ mezi! https://t.co/umLNroSwxP https://t.co/TxSZ4RL1p1
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Raj Chakraborty
Raj Chakraborty @rajshekharucms
5. SUCCESSOR-2 RCT [Mezi-Kd vs Kd] in R/R #MultipleMyeloma: Abstract not released yet, but will likely be a potential non-CAR/BsAb option for CD38-refractory patients.
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#ASCO26 @ASCO abstracts are out, looking for a great meeting #mmsm @utswcancer Here are my top 5 plasma cell disorders to watch for 🧵 2⃣SUCCESSOR-2 trial: RCT of MeziKd vs Kd in RRMM: Mezi activity post BCMA failure is encouraging and hope this will allow for access to this https://t.co/HoLQPALBx4
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Daniel Auclair
Daniel Auclair @auclairdan
1/ Here’s my annual @ASCO #ASC026 list of 10 interesting #myeloma #mmsm @mtmdphd - MajesTEC-9 Tec https://t.co/CENCQnEvPf - SUCCESSOR-2 MeziKd vs Kd https://t.co/ABtc1yY9Pu - inMMyCAR https://t.co/eTeMqxjpnG - LINKER-AL2 elra in AL amyl. https://t.co/QmyeF2yQLh
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OncLive.com
OncLive.com @onclive
.@RahulBanerjeeMD previews the phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 trial evaluating mezigdomide in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, which will be presented at #ASCO26 #mmsm Read more on the most anticipated @ASCO myeloma abstracts here https://t.co/uus32HJvuI https://t.co/54RkngNT8K
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Oncology Brothers
Oncology Brothers @OncBrothers
6. SUCCESSOR-2: PhIII, Mezigdomide (CELMoD) + Carfilzomib + Dex (MeziKd) vs. Kd in refractory/relapse myeloma - At 18mos, PFS: 70% vs. 27% - OS ⬆️ w/ Tec (HR: 0.60) - Gr 3/4 AEs: 85% vs. 76% 😲 - Non CART or BsAb in 2L 7/7 https://t.co/JsVao6j9Hy https://t.co/zL9yK18PD6
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Dana-Farber News
Dana-Farber News @DanaFarberNews
.@DanaFarber’s Dr. Paul Richardson presents results from the SUCCESSOR-2 study showing the oral drug mezigdomide markedly improved PFS in patients w/relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Results support this potent & novel therapy as a possible new standard of care for RRMM. https://t.co/ThmlvLsW9I
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Ankit kansagra
Ankit kansagra @kansagraMD
Phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2: Mezigdomide + carfilzomib + dexamethasone (MeziKd) demonstrated improved outcomes vs Kd alone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, highlighting a promising new option for RRMM treatment. #mmsm #ASCO26 Congratulations to Paul Richardson et al. We badly https://t.co/xVW7KySerI
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Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP @HadidiSamer
#ASCO26 #mmsm Oral sessions myeloma SUCCESSOR-2 : Mezi-KD Patients characteristics summarized below https://t.co/NiiXdLE7C2
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Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP @HadidiSamer
#ASCO26 #mmsm Oral sessions myeloma SUCCESSOR-2 : Mezi-KD PFS improved with deeper responses. Better PFS2 No difference in OS https://t.co/LDUSPyZhrF
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Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP @HadidiSamer
#ASCO26 #mmsm Oral sessions myeloma SUCCESSOR-2 : Mezi-KD G5 AEs were higher in Mezi-KD Higher risk of G3/4 infections also noted Higher grade 3/4 Neutropenia in Mezi-KD https://t.co/2wO4U4MuqR
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CancerNetwork®
CancerNetwork® @cancernetwrk
🚨 What 3 multiple myeloma abstracts should you be on the lookout for at #ASCO26? 1️⃣ The phase 3 MajesTEC-9 trial 2️⃣ The phase 2 Optec/Optal trial 3️⃣ The phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 trial https://t.co/3SdWanQSzZ #mmsm #oncology #cancer https://t.co/YwV6MtSR2g
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Ben Derman
Ben Derman @bdermanmd
3) SUCCESSOR-2. Mezi-Kd vs. Kd. It's a late breaker so stay tuned for the data. This will be an important study as it will serve as the FIRST randomized study of carfilzomib with an IMiD/CELMoD. This could help to establish an effective regimen for anti-CD38 refractory patients
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SUCCESSOR-2 Overview

SUCCESSOR-2 (NCT05552976) is the inferential, seamless Phase 2/3, multicenter, randomized, open-label trial that brought mezigdomide — the next-generation cereblon E3 ligase modulator (CELMoD) from Bristol Myers Squibb's targeted protein degradation platform — into Phase 3 for the first time. 479 patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after ≥1 prior line (all exposed to lenalidomide AND an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody) were randomized 3:2 to MeziKd (mezigdomide 1 mg PO days 1–21 + carfilzomib 56 mg/m² + dexamethasone 40 mg weekly; n=288) vs Kd (carfilzomib + dexamethasone; n=191). Presented at ASCO 2026 as a late-breaking oral abstract (LBA7506) by Paul Richardson (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Harvard Medical School) on May 29, 2026. The result: a clinically meaningful and highly statistically significant improvement in PFS — the first Phase 3 win for any CELMoD — validating cereblon as a key therapeutic target and BMS's protein-degradation platform.

Population

Adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma after ≥1 prior line of therapy; all patients exposed to both lenalidomide AND an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. N=479 randomized.

Intervention

MeziKd (mezigdomide 1 mg PO days 1–21 + carfilzomib 56 mg/m² + dexamethasone 40 mg weekly, in 28-day cycles; n=288) vs Kd alone (n=191). Randomization 3:2.

Primary Endpoint

Progression-free survival (PFS).

Key Secondary

Overall response rate (ORR), depth of response, safety, and overall survival.

Reported Results

Progression-Free Survival (Primary Endpoint)

MeziKd delivered a 52% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus Kd alone: median PFS 18 months with MeziKd vs 8.3 months with KdHR 0.48 (p<0.0001). The benefit was consistent across prespecified subgroups including patients refractory to lenalidomide and to anti-CD38 monoclonals at the prior line.

Median PFS 18 vs 8.3 mo · HR 0.48 (p<0.0001) · 52% risk reductionSource: BMS press release (May 29, 2026)

Depth & Durability of Response

MeziKd produced a dramatically higher and deeper response than Kd alone. Overall response rate: 80.2% with MeziKd vs 53.4% with Kd, and complete response or better (≥CR): 26.7% vs 8.9% — nearly tripling the rate of CR in a population already exposed to lenalidomide and an anti-CD38 antibody. The PFS benefit was consistent across all prespecified subgroups, including patients with >2 prior lines, high-risk cytogenetics, extramedullary disease, and age ≥75 years — meaningful given how steeply outcomes typically deteriorate in these subpopulations. Mezigdomide's tighter cereblon binding (vs lenalidomide/pomalidomide) is the mechanistic basis for overcoming IMiD-resistance — and the magnitude of the CR delta is what KOLs are calling the most important readout of the trial after PFS itself.

ORR 80.2% vs 53.4% · ≥CR 26.7% vs 8.9% (~3× tripling) · benefit across all subgroupsSource: AJMC — Adding CELMoD to Carfilzomib Backbone in RRMM (SUCCESSOR-2)

Safety & Tolerability

Safety was consistent with the known mezigdomide profile. The major signals were neutropenia (61.1% MeziKd vs 9.1% Kd) and infections (34.0% vs 15.6%). Richardson described the overall safety as "consistent" with prior mezigdomide experience; no new safety signals were identified, and the regimen was manageable with standard supportive care.

Neutropenia 61.1% vs 9.1% · infections 34% vs 15.6%Source: HMP Global Learning Network / SUCCESSOR-2 clinical summary

FDA & Approval Status

STATUSMezigdomide: Investigational · Presented by Paul Richardson, MD (Dana-Farber) · BMS Filing Planned

Mezigdomide is investigational. The SUCCESSOR-2 Phase 3 data — presented by Dr. Paul G. Richardson (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Harvard Medical School) as a late-breaking oral abstract (LBA7506) at ASCO 2026 on May 29, 2026 — represent the first Phase 3 readout for any CELMoD and the first Phase 3 win for mezigdomide. Bristol Myers Squibb has stated it will share the SUCCESSOR-2 results with health authorities and plans to position mezigdomide as a potential new standard of care for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma across multiple settings. Additional pivotal studies are exploring mezigdomide combinations with bortezomib + dexamethasone (MeziVd) and with bispecific T-cell engagers (mezigdomide + elranatamab) to extend the platform across the RRMM landscape.

Source: BMS — Mezigdomide SUCCESSOR-2 announcement (Richardson presentation, ASCO 2026)

Media Coverage

Bristol Myers Squibb May 29, 2026
BMS Announces CELMoD Mezigdomide Reduces Risk of Disease Progression or Death by More than 50% vs. Standard of Care in RRMM
BMS corporate announcement of the SUCCESSOR-2 LBA — first Phase 3 results for any CELMoD: MeziKd vs Kd, median PFS 18 vs 8.3 mo, HR 0.48 (p<0.0001), 52% relative risk reduction.
pharmaphorum May 29, 2026
ASCO: BMS hails "compelling" Phase 3 CELMoD readout
Investor-focused recap quoting Paul Richardson (Dana-Farber) on the regimen's convenience (oral, weekly carfilzomib) and safety — neutropenia 61.1% vs 9.1%, infections 34% vs 15.6%.
American Pharmaceutical Review May 29, 2026
BMS CELMoD Mezigdomide Cuts Risk of Progression or Death by More Than 50% in Phase 3 Multiple Myeloma Trial
Trade-press summary of the SUCCESSOR-2 LBA frame and BMS's positioning of mezigdomide as a potential new standard of care across RRMM settings.
HMP Global / Oncology Learning Network May 29, 2026
Mezigdomide Plus Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone in Heavily Pretreated Patients With R/R Multiple Myeloma
Clinical-summary view of the SUCCESSOR-2 design (N=479, 3:2 randomization) and key trial parameters as presented by Paul Richardson.
Oncology Central May 2026
A hematologist's guide to the most important abstracts at ASCO 2026
Hematology-focused preview placing SUCCESSOR-2 alongside MajesTEC-9 as the two highest-impact RRMM readouts at ASCO 2026 — and contextualizing CELMoDs as a future therapeutic pillar.
Seeking Alpha May 29, 2026
Bristol Myers multiple myeloma drug improves survival by 50% in late-stage study
Investor-press summary capturing the headline 50%+ improvement and positioning vs BMS's broader oncology pipeline.

What KOLs Are Saying

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Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP
posted Mar 10, 2026
CELMoDs - that much closer to clinic 👏 SUCCESSOR-2 press release: Mezi-Kd beat Kd in registrational Ph3 trial. Data no doubt coming soon! I love KPd and will love this 100x more as pre-CAR holding/bridging or post-CAR/bsAb failure. T cel Positive
Raj Chakraborty
#ASCO26 · May 25, 2026
5. SUCCESSOR-2 RCT [Mezi-Kd vs Kd] in R/R #MultipleMyeloma: Abstract not released yet, but will likely be a potential non-CAR/BsAb option for CD38-refractory patients. Neutral

posted Apr 21, 2026
#ASCO26 @ASCO abstracts are out, looking for a great meeting #mmsm @utswcancer Here are my top 5 plasma cell disorders to watch for 🧵 2⃣SUCCESSOR-2 trial: RCT of MeziKd vs Kd in RRMM: Mezi activity post BCMA failure is encouraging and hop Neutral
Daniel Auclair
#ASCO26 · May 24, 2026
1/ Here’s my annual @ASCO #ASC026 list of 10 interesting #myeloma #mmsm @mtmdphd - MajesTEC-9 Tec https://t.co/CENCQnEvPf - SUCCESSOR-2 MeziKd vs Kd https://t.co/ABtc1yY9Pu - inMMyCAR https://t.co/eTeMqxjpnG - LINKER-AL2 elra in AL am Neutral
OncLive.com
#ASCO26 · May 26, 2026
.@RahulBanerjeeMD previews the phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 trial evaluating mezigdomide in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, which will be presented at #ASCO26 #mmsm Read more on the most anticipated @ASCO myeloma abstracts here http Neutral
Oncology Brothers
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
6. SUCCESSOR-2: PhIII, Mezigdomide (CELMoD) + Carfilzomib + Dex (MeziKd) vs. Kd in refractory/relapse myeloma - At 18mos, PFS: 70% vs. 27% - OS ⬆️ w/ Tec (HR: 0.60) - Gr 3/4 AEs: 85% vs. 76% 😲 - Non CART or BsAb in 2L 7/7 https://t.co/J Neutral
Dana-Farber News
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
.@DanaFarber’s Dr. Paul Richardson presents results from the SUCCESSOR-2 study showing the oral drug mezigdomide markedly improved PFS in patients w/relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Results support this potent & novel therapy as a p Neutral
Ankit kansagra
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
Phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2: Mezigdomide + carfilzomib + dexamethasone (MeziKd) demonstrated improved outcomes vs Kd alone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, highlighting a promising new option for RRMM treatment. #mmsm #ASCO26 Congratulatio Neutral
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
#ASCO26 #mmsm Oral sessions myeloma SUCCESSOR-2 : Mezi-KD Patients characteristics summarized below https://t.co/NiiXdLE7C2 Neutral
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
#ASCO26 #mmsm Oral sessions myeloma SUCCESSOR-2 : Mezi-KD PFS improved with deeper responses. Better PFS2 No difference in OS https://t.co/LDUSPyZhrF Neutral
Samer Al Hadidi, MD,MS,FACP
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
#ASCO26 #mmsm Oral sessions myeloma SUCCESSOR-2 : Mezi-KD G5 AEs were higher in Mezi-KD Higher risk of G3/4 infections also noted Higher grade 3/4 Neutropenia in Mezi-KD https://t.co/2wO4U4MuqR Neutral
CancerNetwork®
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
🚨 What 3 multiple myeloma abstracts should you be on the lookout for at #ASCO26? 1️⃣ The phase 3 MajesTEC-9 trial 2️⃣ The phase 2 Optec/Optal trial 3️⃣ The phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 trial https://t.co/3SdWanQSzZ #mmsm #oncology #cancer https:/ Neutral
Ben Derman
#ASCO26 · May 29, 2026
3) SUCCESSOR-2. Mezi-Kd vs. Kd. It's a late breaker so stay tuned for the data. This will be an important study as it will serve as the FIRST randomized study of carfilzomib with an IMiD/CELMoD. This could help to establish an effective re Neutral