Can a common ED drug boost exercise in mild COPD?

NCT ID NCT05061368

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests whether sildenafil, a pill that widens blood vessels in the lungs, can help people with mild COPD exercise longer and feel less short of breath. Researchers will measure exercise capacity and breathing patterns in 160 participants. The goal is to see if improving blood flow in the lungs can ease symptoms that seem out of proportion to the lung damage.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Clinical Physiology Laboratory

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    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2R3, Canada

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