๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-29

Liver Cirrhosis Network Rosuvastatin Efficacy and Safety for Cirrhosis in the United States (NCT05832229)

Liver Cirrhosis Network (LCN) Rosuvastatin Efficacy and Safety for Cirrhosis in the United States (RESCU): A Double-Blind Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a double-blind, phase 2 study to evaluate safety and efficacy of rosuvastatin in comparison to placebo after 2 years in patients with compensated cirrhosis.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California San Diego NAFLD Research Center โ€” La Jolla, California

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (13 Sites)

  • University of California San Diego NAFLD Research Center โ€” La Jolla, California
  • Keck Medical Center of USC โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • LAC + USC Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center โ€” San Francisco, California
  • UCSF Medical Center โ€” San Francisco, California
  • University of Miami Health System โ€” Miami, Florida
  • University of Michigan โ€” Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Mayo Clinic โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell โ€” New York, New York
  • Columbia University Iriving School of Medicine โ€” New York, New York
  • Duke Liver Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina
  • Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • Virginia Commonwealth University โ€” Richmond, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 503-5536

Email: lcn@northwestern.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—