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A Study of VAH631 in Patients With Essential Hypertension (Factorial Study)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Hypertension
Registration Number
NCT00311740
Lead Sponsor
Novartis
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of the fixed combination of valsartan+hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) on blood pressure reduction with valsartan and HCTZ alone and whether the combination treatments are safe and well tolerated. The study aims to establish a dose response relationship for both monotherapies and the combinations.

This study is being conducted in Japan.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
582
Inclusion Criteria
  • Essential hypertension measured by mercury sphygmomanometer
  • Outpatients
Exclusion Criteria
  • Secondary hypertension or suspected of having secondary hypertension.
  • A history of malignant hypertension
  • Severe hypertension
  • Significant heart, renal, hepatic diseases or significant cerebrovascular disorder
  • Gout Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
FACTORIAL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Adverse events and serious adverse events at each study visit for 8 weeks
Change from baseline in systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks
Diastolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg or at least a 10 mmHg decrease in diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks
Change from baseline in standing diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks
Change from baseline in standing systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

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Tokyo, Japan

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