Could a cholesterol drug boost reading skills in kids with NF1?
NCT ID NCT02964884
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether combining the medication lovastatin with intensive reading tutoring can improve reading abilities in children and young adults (ages 8-20) with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) who have reading disabilities. Participants first receive either lovastatin or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, then undergo one week of specialized reading or sham tutoring. The goal is to see if the medication enhances the brain's response to tutoring by targeting a protein deficiency linked to learning and memory in NF1.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lovastatin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a treatment that combines medication with tutoring to improve reading skills in children with NF1.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 2 study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Lovastatin may cause side effects like muscle pain or digestive issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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