Common heart pill may hold key to fighting silent liver scourge

NCT ID NCT04679376

Summary

This study is testing if a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug, atorvastatin (Lipitor), can safely improve liver health in adults with NASH, a serious form of fatty liver disease that can lead to scarring. About 70 participants with confirmed liver damage will receive either the drug or a placebo for nearly a year to see if it reduces liver inflammation and scarring.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Minnesota

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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