Could a cheap statin stop liver disease from getting worse?
NCT ID NCT05832229
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests whether rosuvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can safely slow or prevent liver scarring and complications in people with cirrhosis. Researchers will enroll 256 adults with early-stage cirrhosis from causes like fatty liver, alcohol, or hepatitis. Participants will take either rosuvastatin or a placebo for two years, and doctors will monitor liver stiffness and disease progression.
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Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44192, United States
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Columbia University Iriving School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10031, United States
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Duke Liver Center
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Keck Medical Center of USC
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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LAC + USC Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55901, United States
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New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
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UCSF Medical Center
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94110, United States
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University of California San Diego NAFLD Research Center
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92035, United States
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University of Miami Health System
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33122, United States
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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