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Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Combination Therapy and Monotherapy of Candesartan and Amlodipine for Dose-Finding in Patients With Essential Hypertension

Registration Number
NCT02944734
Lead Sponsor
Shin Poong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the optimal dose of fixed-dose combination of candesartan cilexetil and amlodipine besylate by examining the safety and efficacy of the combination therapy compared to each of the monotherapy in patients with essential hypertension.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
392
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Male or female patients greater than or equal to 19 years of age
  2. Subject who was diagnosed with essential hypertension or after administer the antihypertensive drug (Subject who may temporarily suspend antihypertensive treatment based on doctor's decision)
  3. Subject who have voluntarily agreed to participate in the trial and signed the written informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Subject with severe hypertension (in a selected arm with msSBP ≥ 200 mmHg or msDBP ≥ 115 mmHg) during the Screening and Randomized Trial.

  2. Subject with difference of the blood pressure of over 20 mmHg for SBP or 10 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure (DSP) between three consecutive measurements in a selected arm during the screening visit

  3. Secondary hypertension (such as, coarctation of the aorta, primary hyperaldosteronism, renal artery stenosis, Cushing's disease, pheochromocytoma, polycystic kidney disease, etc.)

  4. Symptomatic orthostatic hypotension

  5. Severe heart failure( New York Heart Association(NYHA) Class III/IV)

  6. Subject with acute coronary syndrome(myocardial infarction or unstable angina), peripheral vascular disease within the past 6 months

  7. History of switching to another Antiarrhythmic drugs(not including electrolyte correction), or received Cardioversion or ICU treatment within the past 6 months

  8. Type 1 diabetes mellitus or Uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c > 9.0%)

  9. Subject with Haemodynamic disturbance, heart valve disease with structural defects

  10. Severe cerebrovascular disease (stroke, cerebral infarction, or cerebral hemorrhage, etc. within the past 6 months)

  11. Severe eye disease (retinal hemorrhage, visual impairment, retinal microaneurysm, etc. within the past 6 months)

  12. Autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.)

  13. Chronic inflammatory disease requiring continuous anti-inflammatory treatment

  14. Clinically significant Renal or liver impairment, or laboratory abnormalities such as Ccr: below 30ml/min or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) or Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) > 3 x Upper Limit Normal (ULN)

  15. Hypokalaemia(Serum potassium < 3.5 mmol/L) or hyperkalaemia(Serum potassium > 5.5 mmol/L)

  16. Subject with gastrointestinal disease(such as Crohn's disease, gastric ulcer, acute or chronic pancreatitis) or history of gastrointestinal surgery(not including appendectomy or hernia surgery) that might significantly alter the absorption of the drug

  17. history of allergy or hypersensitivity to Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers(Candesartan) or Calcium Channel Blocker(amlodipine)

  18. Subject with heredity defects such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption

  19. Subject requiring concomitant use of other antihypertensive or contraindicated drugs( Tizanidine, dolasetron, Itraconazole, potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics, etc.) during the clinical trial

  20. history of malignant tumors within the past 5 years

  21. history of alcohol or drug abuse

  22. Pregnant women and lactating mothers

  23. Women who is planning to be pregnant during or 2 months after the study, or women or men who are not using medically acceptable methods of contraception *

    * progestin oral or implant contraceptive, intra-uterine device, condom, partner with surgical sterilization, etc.

  24. Use of other investigational products within the past 1 month

  25. Subject who are judged by the investigator unsuitable to participate in the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CC 16mg / AML 5mgCandesartan Cilexetil 16mgCandesartan 16mg and Amlodipine 5mg, once a day for 8 weeks
Candesartan Cilexetil (CC) 8mgCandesartan Cilexetil 8mgCandesartan Cilexetil 8mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 8mg / AML 10mgCandesartan Cilexetil 8mgCandesartan 8mg and Amlodipine 10mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 16mgCandesartan Cilexetil 16mgCandesartan Cilexetil 16mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 8mg / AML 5mgCandesartan Cilexetil 8mgCandesartan 8mg and Amlodipine 5mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 16mg / AML 10mgCandesartan Cilexetil 16mgCandesartan 16mg and Amlodipine 10mg, once a day for 8 weeks
Amlodipine(AML) 5mgAmlodipine 5mgAmlodipine 5mg, once a day for 8 weeks
AML 10mgAmlodipine 10mgAmlodipine 10mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 8mg / AML 5mgAmlodipine 5mgCandesartan 8mg and Amlodipine 5mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 8mg / AML 10mgAmlodipine 10mgCandesartan 8mg and Amlodipine 10mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 16mg / AML 5mgAmlodipine 5mgCandesartan 16mg and Amlodipine 5mg, once a day for 8 weeks
CC 16mg / AML 10mgAmlodipine 10mgCandesartan 16mg and Amlodipine 10mg, once a day for 8 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change mean sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP) at week 8 compared to baselineWeek 8
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change mean sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP) at week 4 compared to baselineWeek 4
Change mean sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP) at week 4 and 8 compared to baselineWeek 4 and 8
Proportion of patients achieving treatment goal at week 4 and 8: < 140/90 mmHgWeek 4 and 8

Joint National Committee VII Guideline Treatment goal: \< 140/90 mmHg (\< 130/80 mmHg, diabetic or chronic renal failure patient)

Blood Pressure Response rate at week 4 and 8: msSBP reduction ≥ 20 mmHg and msDBP reduction ≥ 10 mmHgWeek 4 and 8

Trial Locations

Locations (23)

Kyungpook National University Hospital

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Joong-gu, Daegu, Korea, Republic of

Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital

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Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Korea, Republic of

Inje University Busan Paik Hospital

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Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea, Republic of

Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's hospital

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Uijeongbu-si, Gyeoggi-do, Korea, Republic of

Wonju Severance Christian Hospital

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Wonju, Kangwon-Do, Korea, Republic of

Gachon University Gil Hospital

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Namdong-gu, Incheon, Korea, Republic of

VHS( Veterans Medical Service) Medical Center

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Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

St. Carollo General Hospital

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Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, Korea, Republic of

Catholic University of Korea St. Paul's Hospital

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Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Konkuk University Medical Center

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Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Korea University Anam Hospital

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Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Daegu Catholic University Medical Center

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Nam- gu, Daegu, Korea, Republic of

Chonnam National University Hospital

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Dong-Gu, Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital

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Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeoggi-do, Korea, Republic of

KyungHee University Medical Center

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Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Hallym University Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital

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Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Ulsan University Hospital

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Dong-gu, Ulsan, Korea, Republic of

Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

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Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong

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Gangdong-Gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center

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Joong-gu, Daegu, Korea, Republic of

Pusan National University Hospital

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Seo-gu, Busan, Korea, Republic of

Seoul National University Hospital

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Jongro-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Catholic University of Korea Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital

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Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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