Reported use of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors was not associated with reduced recurrence of colorectal adenomas

Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2005 Apr;14(4):1026-7. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-03-0080.

Abstract

We did a secondary analysis of data from three large colorectal adenoma chemoprevention trials to assess the association between 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor use and reduced risk of recurrent colorectal adenomas. Reported use of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors was not associated with a reduced recurrence of colorectal adenomas, multiple adenomas, or advanced adenomas. Lack of statistical power from limited exposure to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors might be responsible for the lack of association.

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / prevention & control*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / prevention & control
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors