An Open-label, Phase 2 Study Treating Subjects With First or Second Relapse of Multiple Myeloma With Carfilzomib, Pomalidomide, and Dexamethasone (KPd)
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Sponsor: Amgen

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