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Atorvastatin to lower liver cancer risk in people with liver scarring

Liver FibrosesCirrhosis

Treatments studied

Part of Digestive system clinical trials.

This trial tests whether atorvastatin (a cholesterol medicine) can lower the chance of liver cancer (HCC) in people with advanced liver scarring or cirrhosis. Participants are compared to placebo (inactive pill) while researchers track safety and cancer risk.

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Phase
Phase 2
Enrollment
60 people
Ages
18 years and older
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • Be able to sign informed consent and follow the study plan
  • Be age 18 or older
  • Have advanced liver scarring or cirrhosis confirmed by tests or imaging
  • Have higher-than-average risk for liver cancer based on blood scores (FIB-4 and PLSec)
  • Have recent liver imaging (if you already have cirrhosis) to make sure cancer is not already present
  • Be willing to have frequent blood tests and take the study pills as instructed

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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