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Investigation of combined phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor and isosorbide mononitrate for the treatment of resistant hypertension - Sildenafil and isosorbide mononitrate in resistant hypertension

Investigation of combined phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor and isosorbide mononitrate for the treatment of resistant hypertension - Sildenafil and isosorbide mononitrate in resistant hypertension

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2005-001004-39-GB
Enrollment
40
Registered
2005-05-06
Start date
2005-07-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-07-27

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Conditions

Hypertension

Interventions

Trade Name: Viagra Product Name: Viagra Pharmaceutical Form: Tablet INN or Proposed INN: Sildenafil citrate Concentration unit: mg milligram(s) Concentration type: equal Concentration number: 50- Phar

Sponsors

University of Edinburgh
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? Essential hypertension ? Office BP >140/85 despite treatment with 3 or more antihypertensive agents ? Resistance to treatment proven by directly observed therapy Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Identifiable underlying cause for hypertension (e.g. Conn’s or Cushing’s syndromes, renal artery stenosis, phaeochromocytoma, coarctation of the aorta) ? Clinically evident coronary artery or cerebrovascular disease ? Taking regular organic nitrates or nicorandil ? Significant renal or liver impairment ? Pregnant ? Current alcohol or drug abuse ? Previous serious drug allergy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To characterise the effect on blood pressure of a combination of single doses of sildenafil and isosorbide mononitrate in patients with resistant hypertension. ;Secondary Objective: ;Primary end point(s): Effect on blood pressure of the drug combination

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026