Skip to content

To Assess The Efficacy and Safety Of Oral Sildenafil in the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

A MULTINATIONAL, MULTICENTRE, RANDOMIZED, PARALLEL GROUP, DOUBLE-BLIND STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF 1MG, 5MG AND 20 MG TID OF ORAL SILDENAFIL IN THE TREATMENT OF SUBJECTS AGED 18 YEARS AND OVER WITH PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION (PAH)

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00430716
Enrollment
130
Registered
2007-02-02
Start date
2008-04-08
Completion date
2010-05-25
Last updated
2020-12-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Brief summary

To demonstrate a dose response for 1 mg, 5 mg and 20 mg TID oral sildenafil for the treatment of subjects with PAH.

Interventions

DRUGSildenafil citrate

oral, 20 mg, tid

Sponsors

Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Subjects with PAH (i.e. IPAH or secondary to connective tissue disease or with surgical repair of ASD, VSD, PDA, aorto-pulmonary window) whose baseline six minute walk test distance is \>/= 100 m and \</= 450 m. * Subjects with a mean pulmonary artery pressure of \>/= 25 mmHg and a pulmonary artery wedge pressure of \</= 15 mmHg at rest via right heart catheterization performed within 12 weeks prior to randomization.

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects whose 6 Minute Walk Distance may be limited by conditions other than PAH related dyspnoea or fatigue, e.g. claudication from vascular insufficiency or significant arthritis. * Subjects who are currently receiving any forms of chronic treatment for PAH such as prostacyclin, PDE-5 inhibitors, endothelin-receptor antagonists, nitrates or nitric oxide donors (e.g. arginine supplement, nicorandil) in any form, protease inhibitors such as ritonavir and saquinavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and alpha blockers. Subjects previously receiving any of these drugs must have stopped use for a period of at least 1 month prior to screening, except in the case of bosentan or prostacyclin (3 months).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in the Total Distance Walked During 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at Week 12Baseline and Week 126 MWT was the distance that a participant could walk in 6 minutes. Participants were asked to perform the test at a pace that was comfortable to them, with as many breaks as they needed. Continuous pulse oximetry was conducted during the test for safety.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mPAP) at Week 12Baseline and Week 12mPAP was measured using a pressure transducer positioned at the mid-axillary line.
Number of Participants With Clinical WorseningBaseline through Week 12Clinical worsening was defined as death; or lung transplantation; or hospitalization due to pulmonary hypertension; or initiation of prostacyclin therapy; or initiation of endothelin receptor antagonist therapy. (PAH=pulmonary arterial hypertension) Due to very low number of events of clinical worsening reported, the median days to clinical worsening could not be estimated.
Number of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Baseline and Week 12Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Criteria for WHO Class: Class I (Participants without resulting limitation of physical activity);Class II (Participants with slight limitation of physical activity though comfortable at rest);Class III (Participants with marked limitation of physical activity,though comfortable at rest);Class IV(Participants with inability to carry out any physical activity without symptoms,manifest signs of right heart failure; dyspnoea and/or fatigue may even be present at rest; and discomfort is increased by any physical activity).
Change From Baseline in B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) at Week 12Baseline and Week 12BNP is a non-invasive biomarker and an indicator of progression of PAH/ right ventricular dysfunction in participants with PAH.
Change From Baseline in Pro-BNP at Week 12Baseline and Week 12Pro- BNP which is a precursor of BNP, is a non-invasive biomarker and an indicator of progression of PAH / RV dysfunction in participants with PAH.
Change From Baseline in TAPSE Measurement at Week 12Baseline and Week 12Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) was measured as the total displacement of the tricuspid annulus in cm from end diastole to end systole.TAPSE is an indicator of progression of PAH /right ventricular dysfunction. The baseline data for 33 participants were measured incorrectly and the results from the 33 participants (both baseline and post-baseline) were excluded from the analysis.
Change From Baseline in BORG Dyspnoea Score at Week 12Baseline and Week 12BORG dyspnoea scale is a 10-point scale where following scores stands for severity of dyspnoea: 0 (no breathlessness at all); 0.5 (very very slight \[just noticeable\]); 1 (very slight); 2 (slight breathlessness); 3 (moderate); 4 (some what severe); 5 (severe breathlessness); 7 (very severe breathlessness); 9 (very very severe \[almost maximum\] and 10 (maximum).

Countries

Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Greece, India, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Sildenafil 1 mg
Sildenafil 1 milligram (mg) tablet taken orally 3 times a day (TID) for first 12 weeks (double blind treatment phase of the study) and placebo matched to 20 mg. For a further 12 weeks (open label extension phase), participants received sildenafil 20 mg tablets TID.
41
Sildenafil 5 mg
Sildenafil 5 mg tablet taken orally TID for first 12 weeks (double blind treatment phase of the study) and placebo matched to 20 mg. For a further 12 weeks (open label extension phase), participants received sildenafil 20 mg tablets TID.
43
Sildenafil 20 mg
Sildenafil 20 mg tablet taken orally TID throughout the study and placebo matched to 1 and 5 mg during first 12 weeks (double blind treatment phase).
45
Total129

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Double Blind PhaseAdverse Event113
Double Blind PhaseDeath100
Double Blind PhaseNo longer willing to participate211
Double Blind PhaseNot treated100
Double Blind PhaseOther020
Double Blind PhaseStudy terminated by sponsor112
Open Label PhaseLost to Follow-up101
Open Label PhaseNo longer willing to participate011
Open Label PhaseOther311
Open Label PhaseProtocol Violation100
Open Label PhaseStudy terminated by sponsor454

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicSildenafil 1 mgSildenafil 5 mgSildenafil 20 mgTotal
Age, Continuous42.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.5
44.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.4
46.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.7
44.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.2
Sex: Female, Male
Female
28 Participants33 Participants26 Participants87 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants10 Participants19 Participants42 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
1 / 411 / 430 / 45
other
Total, other adverse events
21 / 4122 / 4322 / 45
serious
Total, serious adverse events
6 / 413 / 435 / 45

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in the Total Distance Walked During 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at Week 12

6 MWT was the distance that a participant could walk in 6 minutes. Participants were asked to perform the test at a pace that was comfortable to them, with as many breaks as they needed. Continuous pulse oximetry was conducted during the test for safety.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Intention to Treat (ITT population) included all participants who were randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication. If participant had missing value at any visit, last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Sildenafil 1 mgChange From Baseline in the Total Distance Walked During 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at Week 1214.21 Meters
Sildenafil 5 mgChange From Baseline in the Total Distance Walked During 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at Week 1240.75 Meters
Sildenafil 20 mgChange From Baseline in the Total Distance Walked During 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at Week 1238.36 Meters
Comparison: An analysis of variance (ANOVA) model followed by the Williams trend test (one-sided, at the 2.5% level of significance) was used. The Williams trend test firstly determined if there was a significant downward trend in response for the descending doses, and then subsequently determined the highest dose that was statistically inferior to 20 mg (known to be an effective dose of sildenafil). A corresponding 97.5% lower confidence limit for the difference was presented.p-value: 0.011ANOVA
Comparison: ANOVA model followed by the Williams trend test (one-sided, at the 2.5% level of significance) was used. The Williams trend test firstly determined if there was a significant downward trend in response for the descending doses, and then subsequently determined the highest dose that was statistically inferior to 20 mg (known to be an effective dose of sildenafil). A corresponding 97.5% lower confidence limit for the difference was presented.p-value: 0.545ANOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in BORG Dyspnoea Score at Week 12

BORG dyspnoea scale is a 10-point scale where following scores stands for severity of dyspnoea: 0 (no breathlessness at all); 0.5 (very very slight \[just noticeable\]); 1 (very slight); 2 (slight breathlessness); 3 (moderate); 4 (some what severe); 5 (severe breathlessness); 7 (very severe breathlessness); 9 (very very severe \[almost maximum\] and 10 (maximum).

Time frame: Baseline and Week 12

Population: ITT population included all participants who were randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication. If participant had missing value at any visit, LOCF method of imputation was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Sildenafil 1 mgChange From Baseline in BORG Dyspnoea Score at Week 12-0.28 Units on a scale
Sildenafil 5 mgChange From Baseline in BORG Dyspnoea Score at Week 12-0.89 Units on a scale
Sildenafil 20 mgChange From Baseline in BORG Dyspnoea Score at Week 12-0.43 Units on a scale
Comparison: A stratified Wilcoxon test (Van-Elteren) was used. The stratified median difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI (calculated using the Hodges-Lehmann estimator) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.38295% CI: [-1, 0]Wilcoxon (Van-Elteren)
Comparison: A stratified Wilcoxon test (Van-Elteren) was used. The stratified median difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI (calculated using the Hodges-Lehmann estimator) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.14195% CI: [0, 1]Wilcoxon (Van-Elteren)
Secondary

Change From Baseline in B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) at Week 12

BNP is a non-invasive biomarker and an indicator of progression of PAH/ right ventricular dysfunction in participants with PAH.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 12

Population: ITT population included all participants who were randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication. If participant had missing value at any visit, LOCF method of imputation was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Sildenafil 1 mgChange From Baseline in B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) at Week 12-6.28 pg/mL
Sildenafil 5 mgChange From Baseline in B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) at Week 12-53.46 pg/mL
Sildenafil 20 mgChange From Baseline in B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) at Week 12-97.42 pg/mL
Comparison: ANCOVA method was used with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (1 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.00595% CI: [-177.44, -32.16]ANCOVA
Comparison: ANCOVA method was used with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (5 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.49695% CI: [-97.5, 47.5]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mPAP) at Week 12

mPAP was measured using a pressure transducer positioned at the mid-axillary line.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 12

Population: ITT population included all participants who were randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication. If participant had missing value at any visit, LOCF method of imputation was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Sildenafil 1 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mPAP) at Week 12-1.73 mmHg
Sildenafil 5 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mPAP) at Week 12-3.44 mmHg
Sildenafil 20 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mPAP) at Week 12-3.29 mmHg
Comparison: The analysis of change from baseline in week 12 mean PAP used Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), with etiology and baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (1 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.27895% CI: [-7.07, 2.05]ANCOVA
Comparison: The analysis of change from baseline in week 12 mean PAP used ANCOVA, with etiology and baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (5 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.84695% CI: [-4.98, 4.09]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Pro-BNP at Week 12

Pro- BNP which is a precursor of BNP, is a non-invasive biomarker and an indicator of progression of PAH / RV dysfunction in participants with PAH.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 12

Population: ITT population included all participants who were randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication. If participant had missing value at any visit, LOCF method of imputation was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Sildenafil 1 mgChange From Baseline in Pro-BNP at Week 12-111.53 pg/mL
Sildenafil 5 mgChange From Baseline in Pro-BNP at Week 12-306.76 pg/mL
Sildenafil 20 mgChange From Baseline in Pro-BNP at Week 12-428.54 pg/mL
Comparison: ANCOVA method was used with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (1 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.00995% CI: [-807.53, -116.71]ANCOVA
Comparison: ANCOVA method was used with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (5 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.41495% CI: [-483.48, 200.58]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in TAPSE Measurement at Week 12

Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) was measured as the total displacement of the tricuspid annulus in cm from end diastole to end systole.TAPSE is an indicator of progression of PAH /right ventricular dysfunction. The baseline data for 33 participants were measured incorrectly and the results from the 33 participants (both baseline and post-baseline) were excluded from the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 12

Population: ITT population included all participants who were randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication. If participant had missing value at any visit, LOCF method of imputation was used.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Sildenafil 1 mgChange From Baseline in TAPSE Measurement at Week 120.08 cm
Sildenafil 5 mgChange From Baseline in TAPSE Measurement at Week 120.17 cm
Sildenafil 20 mgChange From Baseline in TAPSE Measurement at Week 12-0.02 cm
Comparison: ANCOVA method was used with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (1 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.8995% CI: [-0.17, 0.15]ANCOVA
Comparison: ANCOVA method was used with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates. The mean difference and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the comparisons of sildenafil 20 mg against the lower sildenafil dose (5 mg) was presented along with the p-value for the test.p-value: 0.12495% CI: [-0.29, 0.04]ANCOVA
Secondary

Number of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Criteria for WHO Class: Class I (Participants without resulting limitation of physical activity);Class II (Participants with slight limitation of physical activity though comfortable at rest);Class III (Participants with marked limitation of physical activity,though comfortable at rest);Class IV(Participants with inability to carry out any physical activity without symptoms,manifest signs of right heart failure; dyspnoea and/or fatigue may even be present at rest; and discomfort is increased by any physical activity).

Time frame: Baseline and Week 12

Population: ITT population included all participants who were randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication. If participant had missing value at any visit, LOCF method of imputation was used.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Worsened 2 Classes0 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Worsened 1 Class1 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12No Change35 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Improved 1 Class4 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Improved 2 Classes1 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Missing0 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Worsened 1 Class3 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Improved 1 Class10 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Missing3 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Worsened 2 Classes0 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12No Change27 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Improved 2 Classes0 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Worsened 2 Classes0 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Improved 2 Classes0 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12No Change35 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Missing2 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Worsened 1 Class2 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Change From Baseline in PAH Criteria for Functional Capacity and Therapeutic Class at Week 12Improved 1 Class6 Participants
Comparison: The analysis of the week 12 PAH functional class was done with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates.The odds ratio and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the odds ratio for the treatment comparisons was presented along with the p-value for the tests.p-value: 0.44895% CI: [0.5, 4.78]Regression, Logistic
Comparison: The analysis of the week 12 PAH functional class was done with etiology, baseline walking distance category (\<325m or \>=325m) and baseline score as the covariates.The odds ratio and corresponding two-sided 95% CI for the odds ratio for the treatment comparisons was presented along with the p-value for the tests.p-value: 0.89795% CI: [0.35, 3.32]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Number of Participants With Clinical Worsening

Clinical worsening was defined as death; or lung transplantation; or hospitalization due to pulmonary hypertension; or initiation of prostacyclin therapy; or initiation of endothelin receptor antagonist therapy. (PAH=pulmonary arterial hypertension) Due to very low number of events of clinical worsening reported, the median days to clinical worsening could not be estimated.

Time frame: Baseline through Week 12

Population: ITT population for clinical worsening included all participants who had been randomized to study treatment and received at least 1 dose of study medication.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseninghospitalisation due to pulmonary hypertension1 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseninglung transplantation0 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical WorseningPAH deterioration requiring therapy0 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseningreceptor antagonist therapy0 Participants
Sildenafil 1 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseningdeath1 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseningdeath1 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseningreceptor antagonist therapy1 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseninglung transplantation0 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical WorseningPAH deterioration requiring therapy0 Participants
Sildenafil 5 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseninghospitalisation due to pulmonary hypertension0 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical WorseningPAH deterioration requiring therapy0 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseninghospitalisation due to pulmonary hypertension2 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseningreceptor antagonist therapy0 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseningdeath0 Participants
Sildenafil 20 mgNumber of Participants With Clinical Worseninglung transplantation0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 10, 2026