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Effects of Sildenafil on Pulmonary Arterial Pressure in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction ( HFpEF) and Pulmonary Hypertension
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Sildenafil and Placebo for Heart Failure, Diastolic and Pulmonary Hypertension. Completed, enrolled 52 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Aim of the study is to investigate whether Sildenafil treatment results in a reduction of pulmonary artery pressure without decrease of cardiac output (CO) and in improvement of exercise capacity in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) with pulmonary hypertension ( PH).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Sildenafil administered orally 3 times per day 20 mg for the first 2 weeks, followed by 3 times 60 mg for 10 weeks
Placebo tablets 3 times per day 20 mg foor de first 2 weeks, followed by 3 times 60 mg for 10 weeks