NCT00333489

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate efficacy, safety and tolerability of the valsartan+amlodipine association in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension, in comparison to amlodipine alone. Patients should have mild to moderate essential hypertension \[grades 1 and 2 of WHO classification (8)\]. The diastolic blood pressure threshold for inclusion in this study is 95 mmHg, as these patients are more likely to benefit from association therapy than patients with lower diastolic blood pressure. For safety reasons, patients with severe hypertension (grade 3 of WHO classification) will not be included in this study. Moreover, patients developing severe hypertension (MSDBP \> 110 mmHg and/or MSSBP \> 180 mmHg) during the open-label treatment phase will be discontinued from the study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
551

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_4 hypertension

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2004

Shorter than P25 for phase_4 hypertension

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2004

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2005

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2005

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 1, 2006

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 5, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

November 8, 2011

Status Verified

June 1, 2006

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

June 1, 2006

Last Update Submit

November 7, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

valsartanamlodipinehypertension

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from baseline in the mean sitting diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Change from baseline in the mean sitting systolic blood pressure from baseline after 8 weeks

  • Adverse events after 8 weeks

  • Change from baseline in standing blood pressure and heart rate after 8 weeks

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

  • Severe hypertension (grade 3 of WHO classification: DBP \>= 110 mmHg and/or SBP ≥ 180 mmHg) or malignant hypertension.
  • Inability to completely discontinue all antihypertensive medications safely for a period of at least 2 weeks as required by the protocol.
  • Evidence of a secondary form of hypertension, such as coarctation of aorta, hyperaldosteronism, unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis, Cushing's disease, pheochromocytoma, polycystic kidney disease, etc.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Basel, Switzerland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertension

Interventions

Valsartan

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TetrazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsValineAmino Acids, Branched-ChainAmino AcidsAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsAmino Acids, Essential

Study Officials

  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals

    Novartis Pharmaceuticals

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 1, 2006

First Posted

June 5, 2006

Study Start

March 1, 2004

Primary Completion

April 1, 2005

Study Completion

April 1, 2005

Last Updated

November 8, 2011

Record last verified: 2006-06

Locations