Could a $4 pill stop COPD flare-ups and cancer? new trial aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT04789057

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol drug, can reduce lung inflammation and prevent flare-ups in 460 smokers with COPD. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for about a year. The goal is to see if statins can also lower the risk of lung cancer in this high-risk group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University Hospital

    Bialystok, 15-540, Poland

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