OUR STUDY
THE PROMISE study is the first study to test healthy people who may be at risk for early warning signs of a blood cancer called multiple myeloma.
We will further study people who test positive for these early warning signs of multiple myeloma so that we can learn how to prevent them from developing into cancer.
OUR GOALS
This study aims to make multiple myeloma a cancer that is preventable.
PROMISE Study Videos
Our Promise To Share Hope
Promise Study Introduction
The PROMISE Study - Principal Investigator Irene Ghobrial M.D.
Who can join and get screened at no cost?
2 groups of U.S. adults, age 30 or older, qualify for a free screening:
1. African Americans
AND / OR
2. People of Any Race Who Have a Parent, Sibling, or Child with:
Multiple myeloma, another blood cancer, OR one these related conditions:
We are also enrolling individuals who are 18 years of age or older and have a strong family history of blood cancer (2 or more first- and second-degree relatives).
Note: The PROMISE study is for people who may have higher risks,
but have not been diagnosed with any of these conditions.
The PROMISE Study has met accrual goals and is no longer accepting new study participants for first time screening.
If you are already enrolled on the PROMISE Study, you will continue to be screened and followed.
If you have already been diagnosed with a precursor condition to Multiple Myeloma, please visit our PCROWD study, a sister project for people with precursor conditions.
PROMISE Study Timeline for Current Participants
Receive Kit & Send Samples
(Recurring)
If you are currently enrolled , contact the study team at promisestudy@partners.org or by phone at 617-582-8544 and we will send a collection kit to you at no cost.
Watch this video to view the components of your kit and what to bring to your blood draw appointment.
Complete Study Questionnaires
Answer questions about your medical history, lifestyle, health habits, and your family history.
Questionnaires are available in your participant portal. Click 'Log In' to get started.
Share Medical Records
(Recurring)
Keep Us Up-To-Date:
Help keep us informed so that we know about changes in your blood condition. The more we know, the better we'll be able to discover trends that save lives.
You can upload your relevant medical records directly into your participant portal. Click 'Log In' to get started.
Get Results
We will check your blood sample for certain proteins that we call "precursor conditions" for multiple myeloma - a type of blood cancer.
We will notify all participants of their results from their initial sample. Everyone who participates is helping researchers find new ways to prevent and treat blood cancer.
PROMISE News and Media
Journalist Tom Brokaw visits with Dr.
Ghobrial and Dr. Anderson
View our "Ask The Experts" Webinar Series where your questions are answered.
