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One hundred twenty patients with arterial hypertension and albuminuria (some amount of albumin in urine) are given valsartan 80 mg and then160 mg to normalize blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic) 12.5-25 mg added if necessary.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| valsartan | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in urine albumin excretion after 24 weeks | ||
| Change from baseline in an ultrasound measurement of blood flow after 24 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of blood pressure changes on urine albumin excretion rate and blood vessel function |
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Exclusion Criteria:
Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Basel | Switzerland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006973 | Hypertension |
| D000419 | Albuminuria |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D011507 | Proteinuria |
| D014555 | Urination Disorders |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068756 | Valsartan |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013777 | Tetrazoles |
| D001393 | Azoles |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
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| D014570 |
| Urologic Diseases |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D020924 | Urological Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D014633 |
| Valine |
| D000597 | Amino Acids, Branched-Chain |
| D000596 | Amino Acids |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
| D000601 | Amino Acids, Essential |