Tadalafil for the Treatment of Raynaud's (NCT00822354) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Tadalafil for the Treatment of Raynaud's
United States10 participantsStarted 2008-09
Plain-language summary
The investigators propose that tadalafil will increase digital blood flow and improve the symptoms and signs of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Raynaud's Phenomenon Attacks Per Day
Timeframe: 9 weeks
2
Duration of Raynaud's Phenomenon Attacks
Timeframe: 9 weeks
3
Raynaud Severity Visual Analog Score (VAS)
Timeframe: 9 weeks
4
Raynaud's Condition Score (RCS) Visual Analog Scale (VAS)