Bile acid pill may shield against statin blood sugar side effect
NCT ID NCT06684106
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a drug used for bile duct problems, can stop statins from raising blood sugar. 128 adults with high cholesterol but normal blood sugar will take either UDCA or a placebo alongside atorvastatin for 6 months. Researchers will track changes in blood sugar and safety.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to prevent statin-related blood sugar increases, making statins safer for long-term use.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be modest or not appear at all, and UDCA may cause its own side effects.
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Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
RECRUITINGXi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, China
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