Sildenafil to Improve Exercise Capacity in People With Thalassemia and Pulmonary Hypertension
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that can result in mild to severe anemia. Many
people with thalassemia also have pulmonary hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the
arteries in the lungs. This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the
medication sildenafil at reducing blood pressure in the lungs of people with thalassemia and
pulmonary hypertension.