Could viagra prevent strokes in heart pump patients?
NCT ID NCT06510322
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether sildenafil (the drug in Viagra) can reduce blood vessel damage in people with advanced heart failure who have a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). LVADs help patients live longer, but they often cause blood vessel aging that leads to strokes or bleeding. The study will give 50 participants either sildenafil or a placebo and use ultrasound and a tiny camera pill to check blood vessel health over 180 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Sildenafil (the drug in Viagra)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to prevent strokes and bleeding in heart failure patients with a mechanical heart pump.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial (50 people) testing a drug already used for other conditions. It may not show benefit, and sildenafil can cause side effects like headache, flushing, or low blood pressure.
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Montefiore Medical Center
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10461, United States