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THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO DETERMINE IF 24 WEEKS OF TREATMENT WITH VALSARTAN (80 MG - 320 MG) IMPROVES INSULIN SENSITIVITY IN SUBJECTS WITH HIGHER THAN NORMAL GLUCOSE LEVELS USING A TEST CALLED THE EUGLYCEMIC CLAMP.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| valsartan | Drug | 24 WEEKS OF TREATMENT WITH VALSARTAN (80 MG - 320 MG) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline insulin sensitivity after 24 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in the function of cells that line blood vessels after 24 weeks | ||
| Change from baseline in markers of vascular inflammation after 24 weeks | ||
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Inclusion Criteria:
history or presenting hypertension Elevated fasting blood glucose levels -
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy potential Diabetes mellitus
Other criteria apply
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Study Director |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006973 | Hypertension |
| D018149 | Glucose Intolerance |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D006943 | Hyperglycemia |
| D044882 | Glucose Metabolism 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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| Adverse events and serious adverse events at each study visit for 24 weeks |
| Hematology, blood chemistries, and urine measurements for up to 24 weeks |
| Vital signs and physical examinations for up to 24 weeks |
| D008659 |
| Metabolic Diseases |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D014633 |
| Valine |
| D000597 | Amino Acids, Branched-Chain |
| D000596 | Amino Acids |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
| D000601 | Amino Acids, Essential |