At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 80 enrolled
Drug / intervention
lovastatin +3 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase II Clinical Trial of Lovastatin for Various Endpoints of Melanoma Pathobiology
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating lovastatin, placebo, and 2 other interventions for Precancerous Condition and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The use of lovastatin may slow disease progression in patients at high risk of melanoma. It is not yet known whether lovastatin is more effective than a placebo in treating patients at high risk of melanoma. This randomized phase II trial studies how well giving lovastatin or placebo works in treating patients at high risk of melanoma.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedApr 2007
Enrollment StartMay 2007
Primary CompletionApr 2011
Study CompletionFeb 2012
TodayJul 2026
First PostedApr 19, 2007
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2007
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2011
Study CompletionFeb 1, 2012
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.9 yearsPosted 19.2 years ago
Interventions
lovastatindrug
Given PO
placeboother
Given PO
biopsyprocedure
Correlative studies
laboratory biomarker analysisprocedure
Correlative studies