Based on the further need to improve progression-free survival and overall survival post-autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) for multiple myeloma and the benefits seen of consolidation/maintenance treatment with immunomodulatory drugs thalidomide and lenalidomide and the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib, the natural next step is to evaluate combination regimens of immunomodulatory drugs and proteasome inhibitors as consolidation/maintenance post-ASCT. The regimen consisting of ixazomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (IRD) has been shown to have low toxicity, and the availability of an oral formulation of ixazomib allows for easier administration when compared to bortezomib.