Can a common ED drug help severe lung disease patients walk farther?

NCT ID NCT05844462

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether tadalafil, a drug that relaxes blood vessels, can improve exercise ability in people with severe high blood pressure in the lungs caused by COPD. About 200 adults will receive either tadalafil or a placebo pill for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if those on tadalafil can walk farther in six minutes.

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Locations

  • Kremlin Bicêtre

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    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France, 94270, France

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