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Statins
Atorvastatin for Liver Cancer Risk in Fibrosis (TORCH Trial)
Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Raymond Chung, MD
Research Sponsored by Raymond Chung
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Imaging showing cirrhotic-appearing liver with signs of portal hypertension
Advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis documented clinically by a treating physician
Must not have
Diagnosis of any of the following forms of chronic liver disease:
Active, untreated HCV infection
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 288 weeks
Summary
This trial will compare the effects of atorvastatin vs placebo in people with advanced fibrosis who are at high risk of developing liver cancer.
Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis at high risk for developing liver cancer (HCC) can join. They must be able to take medication as directed and complete study visits. Women who can have children must use birth control, and participants need recent liver imaging. People with other major illnesses, certain chronic liver diseases, uncontrolled infections like HIV or hepatitis B, a history of drug abuse, or those on statins recently cannot join.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if Atorvastatin (20 mg daily pill) prevents liver cancer better than a placebo in people with serious scarring of the liver due to disease. It's a controlled test where neither doctors nor patients know who gets the real medicine versus a fake pill to ensure unbiased results.
What are the potential side effects?
Atorvastatin may cause muscle pain or weakness, digestive issues like constipation or diarrhea, headache, feeling sick (nausea), nosebleeds and sore throat. Serious side effects are rare but include muscle breakdown leading to kidney damage.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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My scans show a liver condition with increased blood pressure in the portal vein.
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My doctor has confirmed I have advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis.
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My liver is severely scarred, confirmed by tests or a biopsy.
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My liver biopsy shows advanced scarring.
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I am at high risk for liver cancer according to a risk assessment.
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I agree to use birth control as specified by the study.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have been diagnosed with a chronic liver disease.
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I have an active hepatitis C infection that hasn't been treated.
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I am willing to stop taking my statin medication for 90 days before the trial starts.
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I am not taking any medications that are not allowed in the study.
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I have uncontrolled chronic hepatitis B.
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I have had surgery to reroute my bile flow.
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I have a liver condition like PBC, PSC, autoimmune hepatitis, A1AT deficiency, Wilson disease, hemochromatosis, iron overload, or a history of drug-induced liver injury.
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My liver condition is severe, classified as Child's Pugh B or C.
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I have had a solid organ transplant.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 288 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~288 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Reduced magnitude of high-risk PLSec after treatment vs before treatment
Secondary study objectives
Complete adverse event profile
Complete profile of change in quality of life for patients
Other study objectives
Exploratory Endpoint: Assess the difference in HCC incidence rate between treatment groups
Exploratory Endpoint: Assessment of Immunohistochemical Markers of Pre/Neoplastic Foci
Exploratory Endpoint: Assessment of Pharmacodynamic (PD) Biomarkers of Atorvastatin
+3 moreSide effects data
From 2013 Phase 4 trial • 134 Patients • NCT0166019111%
Myalgia
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Study treatment Arm
Rosuvastatin 5 mg
Atorvastatin 20mg
Pitavastatin 4mg
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Group A: Atorvastatin 20 mgExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Atorvastatin 20mg will be administered daily via oral route for 48 consecutive weeks on an outpatient basis.
Group II: Group B: Placebo to Match (PTM)Placebo Group1 Intervention
PTM will be administered daily via oral route for 48 consecutive weeks on an outpatient basis.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Atorvastatin 20mg
2012
Completed Phase 4
~1580
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Raymond ChungLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
44 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterOTHER
1,083 Previous Clinical Trials
1,058,129 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Liver Cirrhosis
7,082 Patients Enrolled for Liver Cirrhosis
Raymond Chung, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMassachusetts General Hospital
8 Previous Clinical Trials
632 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I can follow the medication schedule and attend all study visits.The subject must be able to comply with the instructions for taking the study drug and be able to complete the study schedule of assessments.My scans show a liver condition with increased blood pressure in the portal vein.I have been diagnosed with a chronic liver disease.I have an active hepatitis C infection that hasn't been treated.I am willing to stop taking my statin medication for 90 days before the trial starts.My doctor has confirmed I have advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis.I've had a liver scan in the last 6 months to check for cancer, as I have cirrhosis.You have had a significant problem with alcohol or drug abuse within the past year.I am not taking any medications that are not allowed in the study.I have taken statin medication in the last 90 days.You are allergic to Atorvastatin.I am older than 18 years.I have uncontrolled chronic hepatitis B.I have had surgery to reroute my bile flow.I may want to get pregnant or collect eggs within a month after the study ends.My liver is severely scarred, confirmed by tests or a biopsy.My liver biopsy shows advanced scarring.I am at high risk for liver cancer according to a risk assessment.I agree to use birth control as specified by the study.My hepatitis B is stable with over a year of consistent treatment or no need for medication.I haven't had cancer in the last 5 years, except for certain types cured by surgery.I have a liver condition like PBC, PSC, autoimmune hepatitis, A1AT deficiency, Wilson disease, hemochromatosis, iron overload, or a history of drug-induced liver injury.You have had or currently have any of the following conditions:My liver condition is severe, classified as Child's Pugh B or C.You experienced a severe and life-threatening medical event during the screening period.I have had a solid organ transplant.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Group A: Atorvastatin 20 mg
- Group 2: Group B: Placebo to Match (PTM)
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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