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NCT02943590 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

STOP-CA (Statins TO Prevent the Cardiotoxicity From Anthracyclines)

A Phase 2 study of Heart Failure, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
300
Enrollment target
4
Study locations

NCT02943590: Completed Phase 2 study of Heart Failure, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

NCT02943590 is a Phase 2 study of Heart Failure that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, below the 2,048-participant average among 397 other Heart Failure trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The trial reports 4 study locations across 3 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02943590, a Phase 2 study of Heart Failure, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
300 participants
Enrollment target
4
Study locations

Study Summary

This research study will test whether atorvastatin, a drug commonly prescribed for reducing cholesterol levels, can protect the heart during chemotherapy with doxorubicin. Atorvastatin is from a family of medications that are commonly called "statins"

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Atorvastatin

Study Locations (4)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts general Hospital - Boston
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Boston

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pennsylvania Medical System - Philadelphia

Other

  • McGill University Health Center - Toronto

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 300 participants
Start Date 2017-01-13
Est. Completion 2023-10-11
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02943590

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02943590 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,048-participant average among 397 other Heart Failure trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Heart Failure appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02943590 reports 4 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Other.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02943590 about?

NCT02943590 is a clinical study titled "STOP-CA (Statins TO Prevent the Cardiotoxicity From Anthracyclines)". This research study will test whether atorvastatin, a drug commonly prescribed for reducing cholesterol levels, can protect the heart during chemotherapy with doxorubicin. Atorvastatin is from a family of medications that are commonly called "statins"

What is the current status of trial NCT02943590?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2017-01-13. Estimated completion is 2023-10-11.

What conditions does trial NCT02943590 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heart Failure.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02943590?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Atorvastatin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02943590?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02943590 being conducted?

This trial has 4 study locations across Massachusetts, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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