Multiple myeloma: what we know about treatments people ask about
How far testing has got for each one in Multiple myeloma. This is what we know today, not advice.
How far testing has got
The step says how far testing has got, not that it works.
- Large trialsCurcumin (turmeric)Tested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsFasting and fasting-mimicking dietTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsHigh-dose vitamin CTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsStatinsTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsVitamin DTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Phase 2 trialsDichloroacetate (DCA)Tested in medium-sized studies with patients, to see whether it does anything.Phase 2 or 2/3 trial on record.
- Phase 2 trialsMelatoninTested in medium-sized studies with patients, to see whether it does anything.Phase 2 or 2/3 trial on record.
- Phase 2 trialsMetforminTested in medium-sized studies with patients, to see whether it does anything.Phase 2 or 2/3 trial on record.
- Reports in peopleCannabis and cannabinoids (CBD, THC)Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Reports in peopleHyperthermiaSingle case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Reports in peopleKetogenic dietSingle case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Reports in peopleMebendazoleSingle case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Reports in peopleMistletoe extractSingle case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Animal studies onlyIvermectinTested in animals only. Many things that work in animals do not work in people.In-vivo animal studies only.
Not medical advice. Talk to the care team before changing treatment. Thinking of paying for it? Read this first