Viagra drug could help spinal injury patients stop leaks

NCT ID NCT04565925

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether sildenafil (the drug in Revatio, similar to Viagra) can reduce urine leakage in people with spinal cord injuries. Twenty-four adults who have at least three leaks per week will take either sildenafil or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers will track how many leaks they have each day using a bladder diary.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Sildenafil Citrate (Revatio)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new, simple treatment to reduce bladder leaks and improve daily life for people with spinal cord injuries.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 24 people. It may not show a clear benefit, and results might not apply to everyone with spinal cord injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury Urinary Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Texas A&M University

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    College Station, Texas, 77843, United States

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

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    Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

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