Cholesterol drug studied as abortion pill alternative
NCT ID NCT05342974
First seen Apr 22, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin, followed by misoprostol, can safely and effectively end an early pregnancy. Nine participants at 35-49 days of pregnancy took atorvastatin daily for a week, then misoprostol. Researchers used ultrasounds and blood tests to see if the pregnancy stopped or passed. The study is complete, but results are not yet reported.
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Locations
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Planned Parenthood Association of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
atorvastatin and misoprostol
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new medication abortion option without mifepristone.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase pilot study with only 9 participants. It may not work, and participants may still need a surgical procedure to complete the abortion.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.