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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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Stanford University
RECRUITINGStanford, California, 94305, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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University of Southern California
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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