Response rates over the course of KRd plus ASCT treatment in ITT population (n = 76). After cycle 8 (n = 72), the per protocol population excluded 2 patients who withdrew consent, 1 patient for noncompliance, and 1 patient for AE unrelated to treatment. In the ITT population after cycle 8 (n = 76), the response rate for VGPR or better was 86%, for CR or better it was 62%, and for sCR it was 57%. nCR, near complete response; PR, partial response.