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At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 2Active· 52 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Simvastatin +5 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT02968810Phase 2Active

Statin Therapy to Reduce Disease Progression From Liver Cirrhosis to Cancer

National Cancer Institute (NCI)·interventional·Posted Nov 21, 2016·Updated May 29, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography, and 4 other interventions for Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Active but no longer recruiting, targeting 52 participants across 5 sites in 2 countries.

Detailed Summary

This phase II trial studies how well simvastatin works in preventing liver cancer in patients with liver cirrhosis. Simvastatin may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesPuerto Rico, United States
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 2Active
20172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedNov 21, 2016
Enrollment StartJun 21, 2017
Primary CompletionMay 3, 2023
Study CompletionDec 23, 2026
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.9 yearsPosted 9.6 years ago

Interventions

Biospecimen Collectionprocedure

Undergo collection of blood

Computed Tomographyprocedure

Undergo CT

Magnetic Resonance Imagingprocedure

Undergo MRI

Placebo Administrationother

Given PO

Questionnaire Administrationother

Ancillary studies

Simvastatindrug

Given PO