Effect of Statins on Crohn's Disease

This trial is looking at whether statin medications — commonly used to lower cholesterol — can reduce scar tissue (fibrosis) in the intestines of people with Crohn's disease. It focuses on patients who are already scheduled to have surgery to remove a narrowed section of the small intestine caused by Crohn's. **You may be eligible if...** - You have a confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease that causes narrowing (strictures) in the small intestine - You are scheduled for surgery to remove the narrowed section at Stanford University or a specific colorectal surgery practice in Los Angeles - You are not currently taking a statin medication **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant in the next 6–12 months - You have severe kidney disease (stage 5 or end-stage) - You have had a bad reaction to statins in the past (such as muscle breakdown) - You are currently taking cyclosporine - You have active liver disease beyond fatty liver disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.