Trial Outcomes & Findings for Sildenafil to Improve Exercise Capacity in People With Thalassemia and Pulmonary Hypertension (NCT NCT00872170)

NCT ID: NCT00872170

Last Updated: 2014-02-21

Results Overview

Change in six-minute walk test (6MWT) distance was calculated as 6MWT at week 12 minus 6MWT at baseline.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2/PHASE3

Target enrollment

27 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and Week 12

Results posted on

2014-02-21

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Sildenafil
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Control
Participants with thalassemia who do not have pulmonary hypertension were part of a control group and were only undergoing screening/baseline assessments.
Overall Study
STARTED
14
13
Overall Study
COMPLETED
13
13
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Sildenafil
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Control
Participants with thalassemia who do not have pulmonary hypertension were part of a control group and were only undergoing screening/baseline assessments.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Sildenafil to Improve Exercise Capacity in People With Thalassemia and Pulmonary Hypertension

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Sildenafil
n=14 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Control
n=13 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who do not have pulmonary hypertension were part of a control group and were only undergoing screening/baseline assessments.
Total
n=27 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
35.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.3 • n=5 Participants
33.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.6 • n=7 Participants
34.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.7 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
4 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=7 Participants
10 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
2 participants
n=5 Participants
2 participants
n=7 Participants
4 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
6 participants
n=5 Participants
5 participants
n=7 Participants
11 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Lebanon
2 participants
n=5 Participants
0 participants
n=7 Participants
2 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and 2 patients who had no 6MWT at 12 weeks were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 8 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in six-minute walk test (6MWT) distance was calculated as 6MWT at week 12 minus 6MWT at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=8 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Six-minute Walk Test (6MWT) Distance From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
-1.38 meters
Standard Error 16.01

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity (TRV) was calculated as TRV at week 12 minus TRV at baseline. The TRV provides an estimate of pulmonary artery pressure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
-0.45 m/s
Standard Error 0.18

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in echo left ventricular end systolic volume (LVESV) was calculated as LVESV at week 12 minus LVESV at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Echo Left Ventricular End Systolic Volume (LVESV) From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
-3.82 ml
Standard Error 0.98

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in echo left ventricular end diastolic volume (LVEDV) was calculated as LVEDV at week 12 minus LVEDV at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Echo Left Ventricular End Diastolic Volume (LVEDV) From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
-7.89 ml
Standard Error 2.71

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in Plasma Arginine was calculated as Plasma Arginine at week 12 minus Plasma Arginine at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Plasma Arginine From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
31.77 µM
Standard Error 15.81

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in Red Blood Cell (RBC) Arginine was calculated as Red Blood Cell (RBC) Arginine at week 12 minus Red Blood Cell (RBC) Arginine at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Red Blood Cell (RBC) Arginine From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
3.67 µM
Standard Error 1.45

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in Soluble platelet selectin (sP-SELECTIN) was calculated as sP-SELECTIN at week 12 minus sP-SELECTIN at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Soluble Platelet Selectin (sP-SELECTIN) From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
121.13 ng/ml
Standard Error 57.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and 2 patients who had no LDH at 12 weeks were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 8 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was calculated as LDH at week 12 minus LDH at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=8 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
23.37 U/L
Standard Error 35.98

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in Cell Free Hemoglobin was calculated as Cell Free Hemoglobin at week 12 minus Cell Free Hemoglobin at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Cell Free Hemoglobin From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
-67.60 ug/ml
Standard Error 48.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in Arginase concentration was calculated as Arginase concentration at week 12 minus Arginase concentration at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Arginase Concentration From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
-17.06 ng/ml
Standard Error 16.25

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Of 14 patients in the Sildenafil arm, 4 patients with discrepant Tricuspid Regurgitant Jet Velocity (TRV) measurements between the local site, core lab and NHLBI readings and one patient who withdrew from the study were excluded. Patients in control group were only assessed at baseline. Therefore, 9 Sildenafil and 0 control patients were used.

Change in Arginase activity was calculated as Arginase activity at week 12 minus Arginase activity at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sildenafil
n=9 Participants
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Change in Arginase Activity From Baseline to Week 12 Among Sildenafil Group
0.33 U/L
Standard Error 2.88

Adverse Events

Sildenafil

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Sildenafil
n=14 participants at risk
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Control
Participants with thalassemia who do not have pulmonary hypertension were part of a control group and were only undergoing screening/baseline assessments.
Eye disorders
Vision/color disturbance
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Sildenafil
n=14 participants at risk
Participants with thalassemia who have pulmonary hypertension received sildenafil for 12 weeks. Sildenafil : Participants received sildenafil for 12 weeks with the following therapy: 50 mg of oral sildenafil three times a day (TID) increased to 100 mg TID as tolerated in adults and children greater than 50 kg; 1 mg/kg sildenafil TID without dose escalation in children less than 50 kg
Control
Participants with thalassemia who do not have pulmonary hypertension were part of a control group and were only undergoing screening/baseline assessments.
General disorders
Fatigue
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Eye disorders
Photophobia
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
35.7%
5/14 • Number of events 6 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Eye disorders
Vision/color disturbance
14.3%
2/14 • Number of events 3 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemoglobin decreased
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
General disorders
Edema limbs
14.3%
2/14 • Number of events 2 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
General disorders
Dizziness
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain-other: sciatic pain of left leg with associated back pain
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Hepatobiliary disorders
INR increased
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Phlebitis
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Eye disorders
Vision blurred
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Eye disorders
Ocular/visual - other (shining outline on objects)
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prolonged erection (priapism)
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 2 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
14.3%
2/14 • Number of events 2 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.
0/0 • up to Week 12
At each follow-up visit, Sildenafil patients were interviewed for medical conditions, medical changes, and symptoms that have occurred since the last visit. An Adverse Event (AE) form was completed if any AE was reported. A Serious Adverse Event form was completed for all AEs rated as serious. No AEs were collected for the control group.

Additional Information

Nancy Gee

New England Research Institutes

Phone: 617-972-3295

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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