Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:33 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:33 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00125918
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of tadalafil for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Detailed Description:
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study. The key measure of effectiveness of the study drug will be determined using a 6-minute walk test. Eligible patients will be treated for 16 weeks and may be eligible to enter a 52-week extension phase study (PHIRST-2). Study procedures for both studies (PHIRST-1 and PHIRST-2) will include routine blood tests, medical history, physical exams, questionnaire responses, and exercise tests.
Study:
NCT00125918
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00125918