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NCT01815502 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Study of Effects of Sildenafil on Patients With Fontan Heart Circulation
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT01815502 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants.
The verdict
NCT01815502, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The study will investigate the cardiovascular effects of sildenafil on patients with Fontan circulation. Recent studies suggest that sildenafil may improve exercise in patients with Fontan circulation. However, why this occurs is not known. The study will used specialized catheters to measure pressure and volume. The measure of pressure and volume leads to more detailed analysis of heart function. Patients will receive either sugar pill or sildenafil prior to catheterization. It is believed that sildenafil will improve relaxation and contraction of the heart.
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Cardiac catheterization
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01815502
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01815502 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Cardiac catheterization is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01815502 about?
NCT01815502 is a clinical study titled "Study of Effects of Sildenafil on Patients With Fontan Heart Circulation". The study will investigate the cardiovascular effects of sildenafil on patients with Fontan circulation. Recent studies suggest that sildenafil may improve exercise in patients with Fontan circulation. However, why this occurs is not known. The study will used specialized catheters to measure pressu...
What is the current status of trial NCT01815502?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2013-02. Estimated completion is 2014-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01815502?
The interventions under investigation include: Cardiac catheterization (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01815502?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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