Can a pill fix both ED and heart trouble? new combo shows promise
NCT ID NCT07563647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 60 men with metabolic syndrome who also had erectile dysfunction and early signs of heart stiffness. Researchers compared three treatments: tadalafil (a common ED drug), an SGLT2 inhibitor (a diabetes drug), and a combination of both, given for three months. The goal was to see if these drugs could improve both sexual function and heart relaxation, and to understand how these conditions are linked.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male patients aged ≥18 years * History of sexual activity within the past 6 months * Erectile dysfunction for at least 3 months (defined as IIEF-6 score ≤25) * Diagnosed with metabolic syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * \* Left ventricular systolic dysfunction (EF less than 50%) * Recent myocardial infarction (within 1 month) * Moderate to severe valvular heart disease (stenosis or regurgitation) * Renal failure (eGFR \<20 ml/min) * Major pelvic surgery * Significant central nervous system injury (e.g., spinal cord injury) * Endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism, hypogonadism) * Premature ejaculation * Current balanitis or urogenital infections * History of orthostatic hypotension * Any contraindications to tadalafil or SGLT2 inhibitors
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kafrelsheikh univeristy hospital, Faculty of medicine, Kafrelsheikh univeristy
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh Governrate, 33511, Egypt
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