Viagra for the brain? new trial aims to heal blood vessels after head injury
NCT ID NCT05782244
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether sildenafil (the drug in Viagra) can improve blood flow in the brains of people who had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least 6 months ago. Researchers will give 160 adults different doses to find the safest and most effective one. The goal is to help the brain's blood vessels work better, which may ease long-term symptoms.
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