Could a $4 pill ease the agony of pancreatitis? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT05771675

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can improve quality of life for adults with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 90 participants to see if the drug is practical and well-tolerated, and whether it helps reduce symptoms like pain and sleep problems. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way to ease the daily burden of this painful condition.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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  • Ohio State University

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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  • Stanford University

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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  • University of Southern California

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    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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