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Effect of Sildenafil on the Microcirculatory Blood Flow and on the Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Sildenafil citrate and Placebo (Sugar pill) for Scleroderma, Systemic and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 41 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Early phases of systemic sclerosis is characterized by inflammatory and microvasculature alterations. Sildenafil citrate has been shown to have vasodilatory effects and to enhance vasculogenesis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of sildenafil citrate on hand blood flow of patients with systemic sclerosis, using Laser Doppler Imaging.
Study Details
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Interventions
Oral sildenafil citratre, 50mg b.i.d., 8 weeks
Placebo pills similar to sildenafil citrate pills, b.i.d for 8 weeks