Using Sildenafil to Reduce Bleeding During Liver Surgery

Preoperative Sildenafil Administration for Hepatectomy

NA · First People's Hospital of Chenzhou · NCT06237751

This study is testing if using Sildenafil during liver surgery can help reduce bleeding and improve the surgical conditions for patients.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment16 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
SponsorFirst People's Hospital of Chenzhou (other)
Locations1 site (Chenzhou, Hunan)
Trial IDNCT06237751 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the use of Sildenafil, a medication known for its vasodilating properties, to reduce intraoperative bleeding during liver surgeries (hepatectomies). The study employs the Control Low Central Venous Pressure (CLCVP) technique, which combines fluid restriction and vasodilators to manage blood loss. Primary outcomes include measuring intraoperative blood loss and evaluating the surgical field conditions, while secondary outcomes assess hemodynamic parameters and nitroglycerine usage. The trial aims to provide a more effective approach to managing bleeding complications in liver surgeries.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-85 who are scheduled for hepatic resection and meet specific health criteria.

Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiovascular diseases, renal impairment, or those who are pregnant or lactating may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce intraoperative bleeding and improve surgical outcomes for patients undergoing liver surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of Sildenafil in this context is relatively novel, similar studies exploring vasodilators in surgical settings have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing hepatic resection
* age from 18-85 years
* Child-Pugh ≤B
* ASA II-III
* willing to join the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy or Lactation
* Known Allergy to any Medications used in the Study
* Hemoglobin (Hb) \< 90 g/L
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m2 or \< 18 kg/m2
* Hypertension \> 180 mmHg
* Renal Impairment (Creatinine, Cr 178 µmol/L)
* Severe Cardiovascular Diseases including Active Coronary Artery Disease, Severe Valve Stenosis and Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, History of Stroke Within Six Months.

Where this trial is running

Chenzhou, Hunan

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Central Venous Pressure, Hepatectomy, Hemodynamics Instability, Sildenafil, Sildenafil Citrate, Laparoscopy, Low central venous pressure, Study protocol

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.