NCT00441064

Brief Summary

This study will compare the effects of high and low level sodium (salt) diets on blood pressure in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) who are taking aliskiren 300 mg.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
132

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4 hypertension

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2007

Shorter than P25 for phase_4 hypertension

Geographic Reach
1 country

19 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

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2007

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 26, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 28, 2007

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2007

Completed
3.4 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

March 25, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

March 25, 2011

Status Verified

February 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

February 26, 2007

Results QC Date

December 15, 2010

Last Update Submit

February 28, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

High blood pressure, hypertension, aliskiren, low sodium diet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory Systolic Blood Pressure (MASBP) in Systolic Hypertensive Patients Treated With Aliskiren (300 mg) for 4 Weeks on a High Sodium Diet Versus 4 Weeks on a Low Sodium Diet

    The primary objective of the study was to assess mean 24 hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure (MASBP) in systolic hypertensive patients treated with aliskiren (300 mg) for 4 weeks on a high sodium diet versus 4 weeks on a low sodium diet. \[At week 4 patients crossed over from low to high sodium diet and vice versa for 4 weeks. MASBP for patients on high sodium diet versus low sodium diet was also analyzed at week 8 (4 weeks after crossover).\]

    Week 4 and week 8 (4 weeks after crossover)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory Diastolic Blood Pressure (MADBP) in Systolic Hypertensive Patients Treated With Aliskiren (300 mg) for 4 Weeks on a High Sodium Diet Versus 4 Weeks on a Low Sodium Diet

    Week 4 and week 8 (4 weeks after crossover)

  • Percentage of Responders Defined as MASBP <130 mm Hg or a Decrease From Baseline in MASBP of ≥20 mm Hg in Systolic Hypertensive Patients Treated With Aliskiren (300 mg) for 4 Weeks on a High Sodium Diet Versus 4 Weeks on a Low Sodium Diet

    Week 4 and Week 8 (4 weeks after crossover)

Study Arms (2)

Diet Sequence Low/High Sodium

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients on low sodium diet ( \<= 100 mmol/day) for the first 4 weeks and high sodium (\>= 200 mmol/day) diet for the next 4 weeks. \[with Aliskiren 300 mg\]

Drug: Aliskiren

Diet Sequence High/Low Sodium

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients on high sodium (\>= 200 mmol/day) diet for the first 4 weeks and on low sodium diet ( \<= 100 mmol/day) for the next 4 weeks. \[with Aliskiren 300 mg\]

Drug: Aliskiren

Interventions

Diet Sequence High/Low SodiumDiet Sequence Low/High Sodium

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Male or female outpatients 18-60 years old
  • Patients with systolic hypertension who met the 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) criteria (ABPM mean daytime Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) \>= 135 mmHg and \< 160 mmHg)

You may not qualify if:

  • Overt heart failure (HF) or a history of heart failure within preceding 6 months.
  • Unstable angina pectoris.
  • Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus or abnormal hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)
  • Body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m2
  • Subjects taking more than 2 antihypertensive medications.
  • Use of other investigational drugs within 30 days of the time of enrollment
  • Use of Tamsulosin hydrochloride and other alpha blockers.
  • Use of Antiarrhythmic drugs, including digoxin.
  • History of MI or cardiovascular attack (CVA) within the preceding 6 months.
  • History of malignancy of any organ system, treated or untreated, within the past 5 years with the exception of localized basal cell carcinoma of the skin
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (19)

Novartis US

Orangevale, California, United States

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Novartis US

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States

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Novartis US

Butte, Montana, United States

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Novartis US

Missoula, Montana, United States

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Novartis US

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Novartis US

Johnson City, New York, United States

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Novartis US

Asheboro, North Carolina, United States

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Novartis US

Shelby, North Carolina, United States

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Novartis US

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Novartis US

Kettering, Ohio, United States

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Novartis US

Downington, Pennsylvania, United States

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Novartis US

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

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Novartis US

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Novartis US

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Novartis US

Kingsport, Texas, United States

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Novartis US

Bountiful, Utah, United States

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Novartis US

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Novartis US

Port Orchard, Washington, United States

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Novartis US

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Related Publications (1)

  • Weir MR, Yadao AM, Purkayastha D, Charney AN. Effects of high- and low-sodium diets on ambulatory blood pressure in patients with hypertension receiving aliskiren. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther. 2010 Dec;15(4):356-63. doi: 10.1177/1074248410377173. Epub 2010 Sep 27.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertension

Interventions

aliskiren

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Results Point of Contact

Title
Study Director
Organization
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Study Officials

  • Novartis

    Novartis

    STUDY CHAIR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 26, 2007

First Posted

February 28, 2007

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion

November 1, 2007

Study Completion

November 1, 2007

Last Updated

March 25, 2011

Results First Posted

March 25, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-02

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