Statins show promise for kids with kidney disease and high cholesterol

NCT ID NCT07497776

First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested the drug atorvastatin in 100 children aged 8-18 with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome and high cholesterol. The goal was to see if the drug safely lowers cholesterol levels to a healthy target within 3 to 6 months. The approach was to add atorvastatin to their regular care to manage a common complication of their kidney condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of kidney diseases and Urology

    Dhaka, Dhaka Division, 1207, Bangladesh

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