Cholesterol drug may shield ears from chemo damage
NCT ID NCT06553157
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking statins (common cholesterol-lowering drugs) can help prevent hearing loss and other side effects caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. 56 adults who were about to start chemotherapy took part. Researchers measured hearing changes using hearing tests and a questionnaire to see if statins made a difference.
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Minia University hospital, department of oncology and nuclear medicine
Minya, Minya Governorate, 61519, Egypt
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