Could a common ED drug help kids with heart failure?
NCT ID NCT07536880
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether sildenafil, a drug often used for erectile dysfunction, can improve heart function in children aged 1-18 with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart is enlarged and weak. Researchers will measure changes in the heart's pumping ability over time. The trial aims to enroll 70 children and is not yet recruiting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sildenafil
- What this could lead to
- If it works, sildenafil could become an add-on treatment to improve heart function in children with dilated cardiomyopathy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 children. It may not show significant benefit, and sildenafil can cause side effects like headache or flushing.
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Conditions
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