NCT00242814

Brief Summary

The objective of the study is to compare PPAR activities (increase of adiponectin level) between MICARDIS and amlodipine after 6 weeks of treatment in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome. Moreover, this study will compare serum level of inflammatory markers of the metabolic syndrome after 6 weeks of treatment. An ancillary study performed in one center will assess adipocyte differentiation (PPAR gamma stimulation) in 30 subjects (15 per arm).

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4 hypertension

Geographic Reach
1 country

31 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 19, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 21, 2005

Completed
13 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 3, 2005

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 29, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

December 8, 2023

Status Verified

November 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

October 19, 2005

Last Update Submit

December 1, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Comparison of the serum adiponectin level at the end of study (6 weeks) between the two groups.

    At week 6

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Comparison of serum level of TNF alpha, IL-6, leptine, hsCRP, TG, HDL and blood pressure control between two groups. Adipocyte differentiation in 30 patients (PPAR gamma stimulation) between two groups.

    At week 6

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patient written informed consent is signed prior to any trial specific procedures participation
  • male patients \> 18 years
  • Mean seated SBP \> 130mmHg and/or DBP \> 85mmHg treated with antihypertensive drug(s)
  • with at least 2 more criteria of metabolic syndrome (NCEPT III). Biological data available within 6 months prior to enrollment visit.
  • abdominal obesity \> 102 cm at screening
  • TG \> 1.5 g/l
  • HDL \< 0.4 g/l
  • Glycemia \> 6 mmol/l

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with any of the following conditions will be excluded from trial:
  • confirmed type 1 or 2 diabetic patients treated or not
  • secondary hypertension
  • Mean seated SBP\>180 mmHg and/or DBP \>110 mmHg at screening
  • hepatic and/or renal dysfunction as defined by the following laboratory parameters at visit 1:
  • SGPT (ALT) or SGOT (AST) ¿ twice the upper limit of the normal range
  • serum creatinine ¿ 2.3 mg/dL (or 203 ¿mol/L)
  • bilateral renal artery stenosis or renal artery stenosis in a solitary kidney
  • patients post-renal transplant or with only one functioning kidney
  • clinically relevant hypokalemia or hyperkalemia at visit 1
  • uncorrected volume or sodium depletion at visit 1
  • primary aldosteronism
  • hereditary or known fructose intolerance
  • biliary obstructive disorders
  • patients who have previously experienced symptoms characteristic of angioedema during treatment with angiotensin-II receptor antagonists
  • +9 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (31)

502.486.3302A Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3302B Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3303A Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3305A Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3323A Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3323B Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3324A Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3324B Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3325A Cabinet médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3326A Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3328A Cabinet Médical

Angers, France

Location

502.486.3306A Cabinet Médical

Briollay, France

Location

502.486.3307A Cabinet Médical

Chemillé-Melay, France

Location

502.486.3319A Cabinet Médical

Cherbourg, France

Location

502.486.3320A Cabinet Médical

Cherbourg, France

Location

502.486.3320B Cabinet Médical

Cherbourg, France

Location

502.486.3321A Cabinet Médical

Équeurdreville-Hainneville, France

Location

502.486.3322A Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Évron, France

Location

502.486.3312A Cabinet Médical

Feneu, France

Location

502.486.3315A Cabinet Médical

La Rochelle, France

Location

502.486.3308A Cabinet Médical

Montrevault, France

Location

502.486.3316A Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Nieul-sur-Mer, France

Location

502.486 3301A Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Site

Paris, France

Location

502.486.3301B Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière

Paris, France

Location

502.486.3310A Cabinet Médical

Saint-Pierre-Montlimart, France

Location

502.486.3327A Cabinet Médical

Saumur, France

Location

502.486.3309A Cabinet Médical Jean Charcot

Segré, France

Location

502.486.3311A Cabinet Médical

Tiercé, France

Location

502.486.3311B Cabinet Médical

Tiercé, France

Location

502.486.3311C Cabinet Médical

Tiercé, France

Location

502.486.3311D Cabinet Médical

Tiercé, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

HypertensionMetabolic Syndrome

Interventions

TelmisartanAmlodipine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesInsulin ResistanceHyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Biphenyl CompoundsBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsBenzimidazolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsDihydropyridinesPyridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring

Study Officials

  • Boehringer Ingelheim

    Boehringer Ingelheim

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Purpose
TREATMENT
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 19, 2005

First Posted

October 21, 2005

Study Start

November 3, 2005

Primary Completion

March 29, 2007

Last Updated

December 8, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

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