Investigation of the effects of daily sildenafil on patients with pancreatic or cholangiocarcinoma cancer undergoing treatment.
This is a double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in men and women, 40-75 years old, diagnosed with pancreatic or cholangiocarcinoma cancer. Patients will receive placebo or sildenafil daily for 4 weeks during their initial chemotherapy cycle.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
50mg of Sildenafil daily for 4 weeks
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas, United States
Lean Body Mass
Lean body mass will be measured by DEXA scan
Time frame: 4 weeks
Skeletal Muscle Fatigue
Skeletal muscle fatigue will be measured by leg dynamometer.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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