Could a common cholesterol drug tame ulcerative colitis? trial halted early
NCT ID NCT04883840
First seen Nov 25, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested whether statins, a common cholesterol drug, could change the gut bacteria in people with ulcerative colitis to a healthier type. The goal was to see if this bacterial change could help control the disease. The trial was stopped early and involved 177 adults with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
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Locations
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AZ Delta
Roeselare, West-Vlaanderen, 8800, Belgium
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Imelda Ziekenhuis
Bonheiden, Antwerp, 2820, Belgium
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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