Clinical trials
Statin clinical trials
Below are recruiting statin clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 89 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06102863RecruitingPhase 2
Progesterone and statins for young women with early endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia
This trial tests whether adding a statin to progesterone therapy helps young women with early endometrial cancer or atypical endometrial hyperplasia who want to preserve their fertility. It aims to find a better treatment option for those who may not respond well to progesterone alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 17–45 - NCT06293417Recruiting
Study of Ezefeno in patients with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a medicine called Ezefeno to see if it helps lower cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes who are already on statins. It may be an option if you have high triglycerides and other heart risk factors.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06468254RecruitingPhase 2
Testing statins with chemo for ovarian cancer
This study tests whether adding a statin (a common cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with ovarian cancer. It's for women who are about to receive chemotherapy as part of their treatment plan.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06523465RecruitingPhase 4
Statin plus amlodipine for primary aldosteronism
This trial tests whether combining a statin (usually for cholesterol) with amlodipine (a blood pressure medication) can better treat primary aldosteronism, a hormonal condition that causes high blood pressure. If you have this condition, this study may offer a new way to manage it.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06603363Recruiting
Statin effects on heart artery plaques seen on CT scans
This trial studies how short-term statin therapy changes plaque buildup in heart arteries. It uses CT scans to see if statins can make plaques more stable and reduce heart risks.
Budapest, BudapestAges 45–75 - NCT06684106Recruiting
Can a liver medicine protect your blood sugar while on statins?
This study tests if a medicine called ursodeoxycholic acid can help prevent blood sugar rises that statins sometimes cause. It is for people with high cholesterol who have not yet taken a statin, to see if adding this medicine keeps their blood sugar healthy.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06722521RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two treatments for high coronary calcium without symptoms
This trial compares a combo of statin and ezetimibe without aspirin against statin alone with aspirin in people with high coronary calcium but no blocked arteries. It aims to find which approach is safer and more effective without causing bleeding risk.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06738758Recruiting
Early intensive cholesterol-lowering study for acute coronary syndrome
This study tests whether starting strong cholesterol-lowering treatment early in the hospital can improve outcomes for people with acute coronary syndrome (a serious heart condition like a heart attack or unstable angina). It may help if you have high LDL cholesterol.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06785740Recruiting
Statins for older stroke patients with frailty
This study looks at how well statins work in older stroke or TIA patients who are already taking them and also have some frailty. The goal is to understand if continuing statins is safe and helpful for this group.
Almere StadAges 70–120 - NCT07098975RecruitingPhase 2
Statin for severe early-onset placental insufficiency
This trial tests if taking pravastatin (a statin) can improve blood flow to the placenta in pregnant people with either severe early-onset preeclampsia (high blood pressure) or a baby not growing well. The goal is to help the pregnancy last longer and improve outcomes.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07344610Recruiting
Short-term high-dose statin therapy after stroke
This trial tests whether starting a high dose of a statin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) soon after a stroke can improve your cholesterol levels. It is for people who have had a stroke or have significant narrowing of arteries in the brain or neck.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT02726555RecruitingPhase 3
Red yeast rice plus low-dose statin versus statin alone
This Phase 3 study compares whether taking red yeast rice plus a low-dose statin works better and is as safe as taking a standard statin alone. It aims to improve cholesterol (especially LDL) and reduce cardiovascular risk in people with mild, confirmed artery disease.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–80 - NCT07543432Recruiting
Should Advanced Cancer Patients Stop Taking Cholesterol Medication?
This study explores whether patients with advanced cancer who are receiving end-of-life care can safely stop taking statin medications (cholesterol drugs). Researchers want to understand if continuing these drugs at this stage of illness is still beneficial or if stopping them might improve quality of life.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07563452Recruiting
How Exercise Affects Muscles in People Taking Cholesterol Medicine
This study compares how muscles recover after exercise in people who take statin medications (cholesterol-lowering drugs) versus those who don't. Researchers want to understand if statins affect how well muscles bounce back from physical activity.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 30–65 - NCT07094412Enrolling by invitation
Learning about statin side effects: a patient education study
This study tests educational materials designed to help people understand side effects of statins, medications used to lower cholesterol. It is for people who have risk factors for heart disease but have not yet had a heart attack or stroke.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07704918Recruiting
Study: Lowering cholesterol during melanoma immunotherapy
This study tests whether giving aggressive cholesterol-lowering medication to people starting immunotherapy for melanoma can improve heart health. It may help reduce the risk of heart problems during cancer treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 55 years+ - NCT05725096Recruiting
CT scan helps guide cholesterol and heart risk care
This study is testing how a special heart scan (coronary CT angiography) can help manage cholesterol levels and other heart risk factors in people who feel well and have no known heart disease. It may help doctors better decide what lifestyle or medicines you may need to lower risk.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 40–69 - NCT04735263RecruitingTeam says not enrollingPhase 2
Testing dark vision changes as a statin response signal
This Phase 2 study looks at whether changes in night/dark adaptation can show early whether high-dose atorvastatin (a statin) is helping intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If you fit, you may help researchers find an earlier way to tell who is responding.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–85 - NCT06469450RecruitingPhase 1
How statins affect cells in healthy adults
This trial looks at how statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) affect certain cells in healthy young adults. By participating, you help researchers understand how statins work in the body.
HelsinkiAges 18–40 - NCT05076019Recruiting
Atorvastatin during heart valve surgery for patients over 60
This trial studies whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol medicine) around the time of surgical aortic valve replacement can improve outcomes. It is mainly for people who have not taken similar medicines recently and do not have certain heart rhythm or liver/kidney problems.
OdenseAges 60–95 - NCT06764966RecruitingPhase 2
Statin and beta blocker study for liver disease
This trial tests if adding a statin to beta blocker treatment helps people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis) who have had complications like fluid buildup, confusion, or bleeding. It is for patients who are already taking a non-selective beta blocker and will be followed for 12 months.
Charleston, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06972979Enrolling by invitation
Support program to help you take your cholesterol medicine
This study tests a support program to help people take their statin cholesterol medicine as prescribed. If you have trouble staying on track with your medication, this might help.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07680595RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Statins and folic acid for unstable carotid plaque
This trial tests if adding folic acid to a statin can help stabilize plaques in the carotid artery (neck artery) to prevent stroke. You may qualify if you have carotid plaque and are not already on certain supplements.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07727681RecruitingPhase 4
Statins to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Lung Surgery
This trial tests whether taking a statin before and after lung surgery can prevent a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation (AFib). If you are 60 or older and having a lung segment or lobe removed, this study may help you avoid AFib after your operation.
BeijingAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for statin?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 89 recruiting statin studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a statin trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a statin trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.