Viagra for chemo brain? new study tests sildenafil for cancer fatigue

NCT ID NCT06800092

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at whether sildenafil (the drug in Viagra) can prevent or reduce the fatigue and thinking problems that often come with cancer treatment. Researchers will give sildenafil to 30 women with breast cancer and track their symptoms using questionnaires. The goal is to see if this common medication can ease the mental fog and tiredness caused by chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy.

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    Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

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