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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the blood pressure lowering effects of a valsartan/amlodipine combination treatment and amlodipine monotherapy for the treatment of Black stage II hypertensive patients (MSSBP ≥ 160 mmHg).
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| valsartan + amlodipine | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline in MSSBP at week 8 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| change from baseline MSSBP after 2, 4 and 12 weeks of treatment | ||
| change from baseline MSDBP after 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment | ||
| proportion of patients reaching overall BP control (MSSBP < 140 mmHg and MSDBP < 90mmHg) after 12 weeks of treatment |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Other protocol-defined inclusion/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 | East Hanover | New Jersey | 07936 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19190658 | Result | Flack JM, Calhoun DA, Satlin L, Barbier M, Hilkert R, Brunel P. Efficacy and safety of initial combination therapy with amlodipine/valsartan compared with amlodipine monotherapy in black patients with stage 2 hypertension: the EX-STAND study. J Hum Hypertens. 2009 Jul;23(7):479-89. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2008.153. Epub 2009 Jan 29. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006973 | Hypertension |
| D054160 | Systolic Murmurs |
| D006337 | Heart Murmurs |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068838 | Amlodipine, Valsartan Drug Combination |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068756 | Valsartan |
| D013777 | Tetrazoles |
| D001393 | Azoles |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
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| evaluation of safety and tolerability after 12 weeks of treatment |
| D006571 |
| Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D017311 | Amlodipine |
| D004095 | Dihydropyridines |
| D011725 | Pyridines |
| D014633 | Valine |
| D000597 | Amino Acids, Branched-Chain |
| D000596 | Amino Acids |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
| D000601 | Amino Acids, Essential |
| D004338 | Drug Combinations |
| D004364 | Pharmaceutical Preparations |