New study aims to tame cholesterol side effect of lung cancer drug

NCT ID NCT07674524

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at the best way to manage high cholesterol caused by the targeted therapy lorlatinib in people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Some participants receive standard cholesterol-lowering drugs, while others get a more intensive combination. The goal is to find a strategy that controls cholesterol without disrupting cancer treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Rosuvastatin, Ezetimibe, Evolocumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this could establish a standard way to manage cholesterol side effects from lorlatinib, helping patients stay on their cancer treatment longer.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small study focused on managing a side effect, not curing cancer. The intensive drug combination may cause additional side effects or not be widely adopted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma hyperlipidemia non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

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