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Summary: Men and women 18-65 with active Crohn's disease wanted for study

Pravastatin Therapy in Patients with Moderately Active Crohns Disease: A Pilot Study

The UVA Digestive Health Center of Excellence is seeking men and women ages 18 to 65 with active Crohn's Disease to participate in a clinical trial using the medication Pravachol (pravastatin). Pravachol is a cholesterol-lowering medicine commonly used to treat high cholesterol, but is currently not approved for the treatment of Crohn's disease. The purpose of the study is to see if Pravachol is effective in treating active Crohn's disease. Patients that enroll in the study will take Pravachol, one pill per day, for a total of 6 weeks. Eligible patients will have all study-related care and the study medication provided free of charge, and compensation for time and travel will be provided.
Contact: Priti Ranjan, MD (434)243-8030
HIC 11453



www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/clinical_trials

Contact:

Priti Ranjan MD
University of Virginia
School of Medicine
Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Digestive Health), Internal Medicine
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telephone: 434-924-9237
Fax: 434-924-0491
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Profile Page: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

  

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Trial listings updated: December 1, 2008 at 3:15:34 PM


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