Can a common statin shrink painful skin bumps in kids with rare liver disease?

NCT ID NCT05488067

First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at whether atorvastatin, a common cholesterol medicine, is safe and can reduce skin bumps called xanthomas in children with Alagille syndrome. Fifteen children aged 0-17 with high cholesterol and skin bumps took the drug for 6 months. Doctors checked if the bumps got smaller or less severe, and watched for side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China

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