Can a common cholesterol drug shrink skin lumps in kids with rare liver disease?
NCT ID NCT05488067
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested the safety and effectiveness of atorvastatin (Lipitor) in 15 children with Alagille syndrome who had skin cholesterol deposits called xanthomas. The children took the drug for 6 months, and doctors graded the size and number of the lumps. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce these deposits without causing serious side effects.
What this could mean
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Active substance
atorvastatin (Lipitor)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to shrink or prevent disfiguring skin cholesterol lumps in children with Alagille syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, single-center study with only 15 children. The results may not apply to all patients, and statins can cause muscle pain or liver issues.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China