NCT01012479

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if Candesartan, once daily (QD), added with Hydrochlorothiazide may be helpful in treating people with newly diagnosed severe essential hypertension.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
107

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4 hypertension

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2009

Shorter than P25 for phase_4 hypertension

Geographic Reach
2 countries

16 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

October 1, 2009

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 12, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 13, 2009

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2010

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

July 14, 2010

Status Verified

July 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

November 12, 2009

Last Update Submit

July 12, 2010

Conditions

Keywords

Blood PressureBlood Pressure, HighDrug Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change from Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Week 9.

    The change between Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) value collected at week 9 or final visit and SBP value collected at baseline

    Baseline and Week 9.

  • Change from Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Week 9.

    The change between Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) value collected at week 9 or final visit and DBP value collected at baseline.

    Baseline and Week 9.

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Percentage of subjects showing a decrease in SBP to less than 140 mmHg and/or a decrease of SBP by at least 20 mmHg AND a decrease in DBP to less than 90 mmHg and/or a decrease of DBP by at least 10 mmHg.

    Week 9.

  • Percentage of subjects showing a decrease in SBP to less than 130 mmHg and/or a decrease of SBP by at least 20 mmHg AND a decrease in DBP to less than 80 mmHg and/or a decrease of DBP by at least 10 mmHg.

    Week 9.

  • Change from Baseline in Pulse Rate at Week 9.

    Baseline and Week 9.

  • Change from Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Final Visit.

    Baseline and Final Visit (up to Week 9)

  • Change in Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Final Visit.

    Baseline and Final Visit (up to Week 9)

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (1)

Candesartan QD + Hydrochlorothiazide QD

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Candesartan cilexetil and hydrochlorothiazide

Interventions

Candesartan cilexetil 16 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for 1 week; increased to candesartan cilexetil 16 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally once daily for 2 weeks; then increased to candesartan cilexetil 32 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg combination tablets, orally, once daily for up to 6 weeks

Also known as: Blopress, Atacand®, Amias, Ratacand, Kenzen, Blopressid
Candesartan QD + Hydrochlorothiazide QD

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of essential hypertension.
  • Has Systolic Blood Pressure between 150 mmHg and 200 mmHg AND Diastolic Blood Pressure between 110 mmHg and 120 mmHg.
  • Has not received any antihypertensive treatment so far.
  • Has a negative pregnancy test at baseline in females of childbearing potential. Male and female participants with reproductive potential must use an approved contraceptive method during study treatment evaluation

You may not qualify if:

  • Has a known or suspected secondary hypertension or primary hyperaldosteronism.
  • Has impaired renal function.
  • Has severe hepatic impairment.
  • Has bilateral renal artery stenosis, solitary kidney or post-renal transplant status.
  • Has a history of myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, percutaneous coronary intervention or cerebral accident (stroke or transient ischaemic attack) within the last 6 months.
  • Has a diagnosis or suspicion of the following conditions: hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, angina pectoris, chronic heart failure, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, hypertensive retinopathy.
  • Has hemodynamically relevant stenosis of the aortic or mitral valve.
  • Has clinically relevant and refractory hypokalaemia or hyperkalaemia.
  • Has uncorrected volume or sodium depletion.
  • Has gout or relevant hyperuricaemia.
  • Has a known intolerance/hypersensitivity to Candesartan cilexetil or Hydrochlorothiazide.
  • Has a known galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
  • Is taking psychotropic medication or is addicted to alcohol or drugs.
  • Has participated in another trial of an investigational drug or a medical device within the last 30 days or is currently participating in another trial of an investigational drug or a medical device.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (16)

Unknown Facility

Berlin, Germany

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Blankenhain, Germany

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Dortmund, Germany

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Hamburg, Germany

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Köthen, Germany

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Löhne, Germany

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Nuremberg, Germany

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Remscheid, Germany

Location

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Rodgau, Germany

Location

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Stockach, Germany

Location

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Wardenburg, Germany

Location

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Weinheim, Germany

Location

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Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

Location

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Kharkiv, Ukraine

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Kiev, Ukraine

Location

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Lviv, Ukraine

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertension

Interventions

candesartan cilexetilHydrochlorothiazide

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ChlorothiazideBenzothiadiazinesSulfonamidesSulfonesSulfur CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsThiazidesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Medical Director

    Takeda Pharma GmbH (Germany)

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 12, 2009

First Posted

November 13, 2009

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion

May 1, 2010

Study Completion

June 1, 2010

Last Updated

July 14, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-07

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