Effect of Sildenafil on athletic performance in athletes with spinal cord injury: A prospective, placebo controlled, blinded, crossover study

Project Title: Effect of sildenafil on athletic performance in athletes with spinal cord injury: a prospective, placebo controlled, blinded, crossover study

Researchers: S. Willick, W. Thompson, Y. Vaniandewijck, M. Strupler, C. Perret, P. Van de Viliet, P. Hespel

Institution: International Paralympic Committee, Germany

Year accepted: 2009

Summary: It is important to understand what effects, if any, this class of medications has on athletic performance in athletes with spinal cord injury. We will attempt to answer this question with a prospective, randomized, controlled study of athletic performance in athletes with spinal cord injury on sildenafil versus placebo at both low and moderate altitudes.