70,000 patients studied: do statins help or hinder surgery recovery?

NCT ID NCT07575737

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 70,000 adults who had major non-cardiac surgery to see if taking statins before surgery affected their chances of survival and how quickly they recovered at home. Researchers tracked deaths within 30 days and one year, as well as days spent at home after surgery. The goal was to understand whether statins' anti-inflammatory effects could reduce complications from the stress of surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: statins
What this could lead to: If the results show a clear benefit, it could guide doctors on using statins to improve outcomes after major surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can only show links, not cause and effect. Other factors like overall health may influence the results.

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Locations

Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge

Stockholm, Sweden
Karolinska University Hospital Solna

Stockholm, Sweden

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