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N/A N=10 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Tadalafil for the Treatment of Raynaud's

Raynaud

Enrolled (actual)
10
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Raynaud's Phenomenon Attacks Per Day — 2.4; 1.1; 2.0; 2.3 Raynaud's attacks per day

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Tadalafil (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Northwestern University
Primary completion
Feb 2010

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Raynaud's Phenomenon Attacks Per Day
2.4; 1.1; 2.0; 2.3
PRIMARY
Duration of Raynaud's Phenomenon Attacks
5.7; 11.4; 1.2; 14.2
PRIMARY
Raynaud Severity Visual Analog Score (VAS)
39; 16.5; 51.5; 37
PRIMARY
Raynaud's Condition Score (RCS) Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
38.5; 9; 35; 26
SECONDARY
Digital Blood Pressure
97; 80; 84; 80
SECONDARY
Capillary Diameter
9.3; 10; 10.7; 10

Summary

The investigators propose that tadalafil will increase digital blood flow and improve the symptoms and signs of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • active Raynaud's Phenomenon
  • stable disease and medication requirements over the previous 2 months
  • subjects willing and able to participate in study assessments
  • ability to understand and sign informed consent
  • ages 18 to 65, both sexes
  • a diagnosis of diffuse or limited cutaneous sclerosis, MCTD using the American College Rheumatology criteria

Exclusion Criteria

  • uncontrolled HTN, DM, unstable disease, angina or using oral nitrates
  • smoking, active alcoholism, drug abuse within 5 years
  • abnormal renal function
  • ulnar arterial occlusive disease as shown by a positive Allen Test
  • Pregnant or breast feeding or considering preg. in next 4 months
  • past or present major psych. illness
  • allergy or sensitivity to tadalafil
  • subject unable to understand protocol or give informed consent
  • part. in another study trial within 30 days
  • taking sildenafil
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00822354). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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