Trials / Recruiting
RecruitingNCT06764966
Statin and Beta Blocker Use in Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
A Pilot Study of Statin and Beta Blocker Use in Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
- Status
- Recruiting
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- CAMC Health System · Academic / Other
- Sex
- All
- Age
- 18 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Summary
Decompensated cirrhosis (liver disease) occurs when liver function decreases to the extent that serious complications develop and can include internal bleeding, fluid buildup in the abdomen, or mental confusion. This reduced decreased liver function subsequently decreases life expectancy. There is a critical need for strategies to delay progression to decompensation and reduce the occurrence of serious complications. Currently, limited therapeutic options are available for managing decompensated liver disease, with beta-blockers (BB) being the only proven medication with significant benefits in preventing disease progression. Statins have been historically under- prescribed in cirrhosis due to concerns of liver damage. However, there is emerging evidence that statin use may be beneficial and able to lessen liver disease worsening, with studies demonstrating its safety. Thus, we aim to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) study of 50 subjects comparing the outcomes of decompensated cirrhotic patients receiving the statin, atorvastatin, and a non-selective beta-blocker (NSBB) versus those receiving NSBB plus placebo. Both groups will be followed for 12 months to investigate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of combination therapy.
Conditions
- Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis
- Cirrhosis
- Decompensated Cirrhosis of Liver
- Decompensated Cirrhosis and Ascites
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DRUG | Atorvastatin 20 mg | Atorvastatin 20 mg Once Daily with previously prescribed Non Selective Beta-Blocker |
| DRUG | Placebo | Placebo Once Daily along with previously prescribed Non Selective Beta Blocker |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2025-09-09
- Primary completion
- 2027-03-01
- Completion
- 2027-03-01
- First posted
- 2025-01-09
- Last updated
- 2026-02-25
Locations
1 site across 1 country: United States
Regulatory
- FDA-regulated drug study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT06764966. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.