Liver fat may alter statin safety and effectiveness in kids

NCT ID NCT04903223

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study examines how fat in the liver changes the way children process the cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin. Researchers will compare obese and non-obese children aged 8-21 with high cholesterol to see if liver fat increases drug side effects or reduces treatment success. The goal is to improve dosing safety and effectiveness for kids.

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  • Children's Mercy Hospital

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    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

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