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The purpose of this study is to evaluate potential effects of valsartan on lipid subfractions and other parameters in lipid metabolism in patients with essential hypertension and metabolic syndrome.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valsartan | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of valsartan 320 mg on small, dense low density lipoprotein (LDL) subfractions in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of valsartan 320 mg on further lipid subfractions and enzymes related to the lipoprotein metabolism. | ||
| To evaluate the effect of valsartan 160-320 mg on blood pressure and pulse rate. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Novartis + 41 61 324 1111 Basel | Novartis Basel+ 41 61 324 1111 | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigative Centers | Germany | |||||
| Novartis |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006973 | Hypertension |
| D024821 | Metabolic Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D007333 | Insulin Resistance |
| D006946 | Hyperinsulinism |
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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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| To assess the safety and tolerability of valsartan 160-320mg. |
| Basel |
| Switzerland |
| D044882 |
| Glucose Metabolism Disorders |
| 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 |