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Sildenafil Trial of Exercise Performance in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Sildenafil Citrate and Placebo for Pulmonary Fibrosis and Hypertension, Pulmonary. Completed, enrolled 180 participants across 13 sites.
Detailed Summary
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease that affects an individual's ability to breathe. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of sildenafil, a medication that increases blood flow to the lungs, at improving breathing function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in people with advanced IPF.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Sildenafil citrate (20mg 3 times a day \[TID\] orally for 12 weeks followed by 20mg TID open-label sildenafil for an additional 12 weeks)
Placebo (20mg TID orally for 12 weeks followed by 20mg open-label sildenafil for 12 weeks)