Statins for the Treatment of NASH (NCT04679376)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Statins in Adult Patients With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether the study drug, atorvastatin (Lipitor®), is safe and effective in improving the features of NASH.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic Minnesota — Rochester, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic Minnesota — Rochester, Minnesota
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 664-4580
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- Estrogen Administration for the Treatment of NASH in Postmenopausal Women — Boston, Massachusetts
- A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MGL-3196 (Resmetirom) in Patients With NASH and Fibrosis — Birmingham, Alabama
- Novel MRE Technique to Assess a Risk Factor for Liver Cancer — Stanford, California
- Hepatic Energy Fluxes in NASH and NAS Patients — Minneapolis, Minnesota
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.