Could a $10 cholesterol pill prevent liver cancer?
NCT ID NCT05028829
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) daily for 48 weeks can reduce the risk of liver cancer in 60 adults with advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if atorvastatin lowers a blood-based risk score for liver cancer.
What this could mean
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Active substance
atorvastatin (Lipitor)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a common cholesterol drug helps prevent liver cancer in people with advanced liver scarring.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (60 people) testing a biomarker, not cancer itself. The drug may not reduce actual cancer risk, and side effects like muscle pain or liver issues are possible.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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