Overview

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Sildenafil at Improving Health Outcomes and Exercise Ability in People With Diastolic Heart Failure (The RELAX Study)

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2012-09-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

Diastolic heart failure (DHF), which affects older individuals and women at a disproportionate rate, is a condition that can lead to shortness of breath and fluid build-up in the lungs. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the medication sildenafil at improving exercise ability and health outcomes in people with DHF.

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborators:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Pfizer

Treatments:

Sildenafil Citrate