Clinical Study

A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of a Combination of Simvastatin and Chemotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Table 2

Efficacy outcomes.

Best responseChemotherapy + simvastatin (n = 40)Chemotherapy + placebo (n = 40) value
n (%)

Complete response1 (2.5)4 (10)0.57
Partial response13 (32.5)9 (22.5)
Stable disease10 (25)11 (27.5)
Progressive disease14 (35)15 (37.5)
Not evaluable2 (5)1 (2.5)

The assessment did not include the withdrawn consent patients (n = 2)