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Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Valturna and Amlodipine or Valturna and Chlorthalidone Versus Valturna Alone in Patients With Stage 2 Hypertension and Diabetes
VALENCIA
A 12-week, Multi-Center, Randomized Double-Blind, Active Control Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Valturna and Amlodipine or Valturna and Chlorthalidone Versus Valturna Alone in Patients With Stage 2 Hypertension and Diabetes
1 other identifier
interventional
975
2 countries
97
Brief Summary
This was a study to assess the safety and efficacy of Valturna and amlodipine or Valturna and chlorthalidone when compared to Valturna alone in patients with stage 2 hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_4 hypertension
Started May 2011
Shorter than P25 for phase_4 hypertension
97 active sites
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
May 1, 2011
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 6, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 8, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2012
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
March 19, 2013
CompletedMarch 21, 2013
March 1, 2013
9 months
June 6, 2011
February 14, 2013
March 18, 2013
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (MSSBP) After 12 Weeks of Treatment Ending With the Combination of Valturna and Amlodipine Versus Valturna Alone
Sitting BP was measured at trough (24 hours ± 3 hours postdose) and recorded at all study visits. At the first study visit, the patient had his/her BP measured in both arms; the arm in which the highest sitting DBP was found was used for all subsequent readings throughout the study. At each study visit, after the patient had been sitting for 5 minutes, SBP were measured 3 times using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer and appropriate size cuff. The repeat sitting measurements were made at 1- to 2-minute intervals and the mean of those 3 measurements was used as the average sitting office BP for that visit.
Baseline, 12 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Change From Baseline in MSSBP After 12 Weeks of Treatment Ending With Between the Valturna + Chlorthalidone Combination and Valturna Alone
Baseline, 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (MSDBP) After 12 Weeks of Treatment
Baseline, 12 weeks
Percentage of Responders After Treatment
Baseline, 12 weeks
Percentage of Patients Achieving Blood Pressure Control After Treatment
12 weeks
Number of Patients With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death to Assess Safety and Tolerability of Treatment With Valturna and Chlorthalidone or Valturna and Amlodipine Versus Valturna Alone
12 weeks
Study Arms (3)
Valturna
EXPERIMENTALAt double-blind randomization, all patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 tablet Placebo Valturna+ 1 capsule placebo for 2 weeks. From Week 2, patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg, + 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 capsule placebo for 6 weeks. From Week 8, patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 capsule placebo for 4 weeks.
Valturna + Amlodipine
ACTIVE COMPARATORAt double-blind randomization, all patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 tablet Placebo Valturna+ 1 capsule placebo for 2 weeks. From Week 2, patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg, + 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 capsule 5 mg amlodipine for 6 weeks. From Week 8, patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 capsule 10 mg amlodipine for 4 weeks.
Valturna + chlorthalidone
ACTIVE COMPARATORAt double-blind randomization, all patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 tablet Placebo Valturna+ 1 capsule placebo for 2 weeks. From Week 2, patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg, + 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 capsule 15 mg chlorthalidone for 6 weeks. From Week 8, patients received 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 tablet Valturna 150/160 mg + 1 capsule 25 mg chlorthalidonefor 4 weeks.
Interventions
Valturna (aliskiren 150 mg/valsartan 160 mg) tablet
Matching placebo of valturna tablet
Matching placebo of Amlodipine capsule OR Matching placebo of chlorthalidone capsule
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Patients with stage 2 hypertension within protocol limits at randomization
- Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with HgA1c less than or equal to 9%
- Patients with newly diagnosed hypertension or patients who have not received antihypertensive therapy for at least 4 weeks prior to screening
You may not qualify if:
- Patients taking 4 or more antihypertensive medications at screening visit
- Patients with uncontrolled BP (\> 140/90 mmHg) while taking 3 or more antihypertensives at their maximum approved doses
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus requiring insulin treatment
- Patients with HgA1c \> 9%
- Patients with known gout
- Known history of cancer within the past 5 years
- Patients who are pregnant or nursing mothers
- Patients who have participated in an investigational clinical trial within the 30 days prior to screening.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (97)
Novartis Investigative Site
Athens, Alabama, 35611, United States
Novartis Investigative Site
Florence, Alabama, 35630, United States
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Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States
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Montgomery, Alabama, 36106, United States
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Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 35662, United States
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Chandler, Arizona, 85224, United States
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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
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Buena Park, California, 90620, United States
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Fair Oaks, California, 95628, United States
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Fresno, California, 93726, United States
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Healdsburg, California, 95448, United States
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Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States
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Orangevale, California, 95662, United States
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Riverside, California, 92506, United States
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Roseville, California, 95661, United States
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Sacramento, California, 95816, United States
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Santa Ana, California, 92701, United States
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West Covina, California, 91790, United States
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Shelton, Connecticut, 06484, United States
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306, United States
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, United States
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Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States
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Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, 33319, United States
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North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169, United States
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St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
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Tampa, Florida, 33603, United States
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West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, United States
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Augusta, Georgia, 30904, United States
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Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States
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Chicago, Illinois, 60607, United States
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Chicago, Illinois, 60610, United States
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Chicago, Illinois, 60617, United States
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Gurnee, Illinois, 60031, United States
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Lansing, Kansas, 66043, United States
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Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
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Beltsville, Maine, 20705, United States
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Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453, United States
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Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, 02481-2106, United States
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Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430-2168, United States
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Belzoni, Mississippi, 39038, United States
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Jackson, Mississippi, 39209, United States
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Picayune, Mississippi, 39466, United States
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Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States
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Ozark, Missouri, 65721, United States
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St Louis, Missouri, 63110-1093, United States
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St Louis, Missouri, 63128, United States
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St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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Henderson, Nevada, 89014, United States
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Toms River, New Jersey, 08753, United States
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Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
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Trenton, New Jersey, 08629, United States
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Buffalo, New York, 14209, United States
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Camillus, New York, 13031, United States
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Asheboro, North Carolina, 27204, United States
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Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States
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Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
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Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, United States
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Shelby, North Carolina, 28150, United States
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Fargo, North Dakota, 58103, United States
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45224, United States
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Columbus, Ohio, 43201, United States
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Lyndhurst, Ohio, 44124, United States
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Zanesville, Ohio, 43701, United States
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73132-4904, United States
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73134, United States
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Portland, Oregon, 97232, United States
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Reading, Pennsylvania, 19609, United States
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Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 15401, United States
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Wallingford, Pennsylvania, 19086, United States
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Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States
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Charleston, South Carolina, 29412, United States
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Easley, South Carolina, 29640, United States
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Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States
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Summerville, South Carolina, 29485, United States
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Varnville, South Carolina, 29944, United States
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Fayetteville, Tennessee, 33734, United States
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Arlington, Texas, 76012, United States
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Austin, Texas, 78728-6904, United States
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Austin, Texas, 78735, United States
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Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77025, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77074, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77081, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77083, United States
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Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566, United States
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Pasadena, Texas, 77504, United States
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Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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Richardson, Texas, 75080, United States
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St. George, Utah, 84790, United States
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Arlington, Virginia, 22203, United States
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Carolina, 00983, Puerto Rico
Novartis Investigative Site
San Juan, 00926, Puerto Rico
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Study Director
- Organization
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restriction Type
- OTHER
- Restrictive Agreement
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 4
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- TRIPLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 6, 2011
First Posted
June 8, 2011
Study Start
May 1, 2011
Primary Completion
February 1, 2012
Study Completion
February 1, 2012
Last Updated
March 21, 2013
Results First Posted
March 19, 2013
Record last verified: 2013-03