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We can't obtained the test drug (Vadenafil) from Bayer. They decided not to carry out this trail in Taiwan. Therefore this trail has never been started.
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The aim of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of type-5 phosphodiesterase inhibitors (sildenafil) in primary and secondary pulmonary hypertension
Patients with primary and secondary pulmonary hypertension will be recruited and admitted to the ICUs of the National Taiwan University Hospital. Each patient will undergo Swan-Ganz catheterization and hemodynamic monitoring during administration of sildenafil. Efficacy of inhaled NO and Iloprost will also be compared.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| type-5 phosphodiesterase Inhibitor (Sildenafil) | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| mean pulmonary artery pressure | ||
| 6 min walking distance | ||
| WHO functional status | ||
| PaO2 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac output | ||
| VO2max |
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Inclusion Criteria:Patients with primary and secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
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Exclusion Criteria:Unstable patients or patients with allergy to sildenafil
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ping-Hung Kuo, MD | National Taiwan University Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping-Hung Kuo | Taipei | 100 | Taiwan |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000081029 | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006976 | Hypertension, Pulmonary |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068677 | Sildenafil Citrate |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013449 | Sulfonamides |
| D000577 | Amides |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D013450 | Sulfones |
| D013457 |
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| Sulfur Compounds |
| D010879 | Piperazines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D011687 | Purines |
| D006574 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring |
| D000072471 | Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring |