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This study compared the blunting effect of aliskiren and valsartan monotherapies on exercise-induced rises in systolic blood pressure in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Aliskiren | Experimental | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received aliskiren 150 mg, placebo to aliskiren, and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received aliskiren 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
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| Valsartan | Active Comparator | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received valsartan 160 mg, placebo to valsartan, and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received valsartan 320 mg (two 160 mg capsules) and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Aliskiren | Drug | Aliskiren was supplied in 150 mg tablets. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Resting vs. Peak Heart Rate Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) From Baseline to Week 8 After a Missed Dose | The difference in resting vs. peak (85% of maximal predicted) heart rate (HR) SBP was calculated by measuring SBP before and during exercise on a standardized treadmill test, conducted according to the Bruce Protocol. Treadmill speed and incline were increased every 3 minutes until the patient was exhausted or peak HR was reached. The SBP at rest vs peak HR was recorded at Baseline and at Week 8 + 2 days (24-hrs after a missed dose); the change in rest vs. peak SBP between these timepoints is reported. The analysis included the rest to peak increase in SBP at baseline as a covariate. | Baseline and Week 8 + 2 days (48-hours after the last dose; 24 hours after a missed dose). Blood Pressure measurements were taken at rest and at peak heart rate at both timepoints. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Resting vs. Peak Heart Rate Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) From Baseline to Week 8 | The difference in resting vs. peak (85% of the maximal predicted) heart rate (HR) SBP was calculated by measuring SBP before and during exercise on a standardized treadmill test, conducted according to the Bruce Protocol. Treadmill speed and incline were increased every 3 minutes until the patient was exhausted or peak HR was reached. The SBP at rest vs peak HR was recorded at Baseline and at Week 8 (end of active treatment); the change in SBP between these timepoints is reported. The analysis included the rest to peak increase in SBP at baseline as a covariate. |
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Inclusion criteria:
Exclusion criteria:
Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria applied to the study.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Novartis | Novartis | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Investigative Site | Pardubice | Czechia | ||||
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 40013543 | Derived | Wang GM, Li LJ, Fan L, Xu M, Tang WL, Wright JM. Renin inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers for primary hypertension. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Feb 27;2(2):CD012570. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012570.pub2. |
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All patients underwent a 2-week washout and a 1-2 week single blind placebo run in. Eligible patients then performed the treadmill exercise test for randomization according to the Bruce Protocol. Patients capable of reaching the defined peak exercise (85% of their predicted HR) were randomized into the study.
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| FG000 | Aliskiren | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received aliskiren 150 mg, placebo to aliskiren, and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received aliskiren 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
| FG001 | Valsartan | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received valsartan 160 mg, placebo to valsartan, and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received valsartan 320 mg (two 160 mg capsules) and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| BG000 | Aliskiren | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received aliskiren 150 mg, placebo to aliskiren, and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received aliskiren 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
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| Title | Description | Population Description | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Denominator Units Selected | Denominators | Classes |
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| Type | Title | Description | Population Description | Reporting Status | Anticipated Posting Date | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Time Frame | Units Analyzed | Denominator Units Selected | Arm/Group Information | Denominators | Classes | Analyses |
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| Primary | Change in Resting vs. Peak Heart Rate Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) From Baseline to Week 8 After a Missed Dose | The difference in resting vs. peak (85% of maximal predicted) heart rate (HR) SBP was calculated by measuring SBP before and during exercise on a standardized treadmill test, conducted according to the Bruce Protocol. Treadmill speed and incline were increased every 3 minutes until the patient was exhausted or peak HR was reached. The SBP at rest vs peak HR was recorded at Baseline and at Week 8 + 2 days (24-hrs after a missed dose); the change in rest vs. peak SBP between these timepoints is reported. The analysis included the rest to peak increase in SBP at baseline as a covariate. | The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all patients who were randomized and took at least one dose of study drug. The Exercise Evaluable Set (EES) included all patients included in the FAS for whom the treadmill test values for SBP at peak were available at baseline and after a missed dose. | Posted | Least Squares Mean | Standard Error | mmHg | Baseline and Week 8 + 2 days (48-hours after the last dose; 24 hours after a missed dose). Blood Pressure measurements were taken at rest and at peak heart rate at both timepoints. |
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | Aliskiren | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received aliskiren 150 mg, placebo to aliskiren, and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received aliskiren 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
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| Term | Organ System | Source Vocabulary | Assessment Type | Notes | Statistical Information |
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| Bronchitis | Infections and infestations | MedDRA | Systematic Assessment |
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| Title | Organization | Phone | Extension | |
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| Study Director | Novartis Pharmaceuticals | 862 778-8300 |
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| D006973 | Hypertension |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
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| C446481 | aliskiren |
| D000068756 | Valsartan |
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| D013777 | Tetrazoles |
| D001393 | Azoles |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
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| Valsartan |
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Valsartan was supplied in 160 mg capsules. |
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| Placebo to aliskiren | Drug | Placebo to aliskiren was supplied in tablets matching aliskiren 150 mg. |
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| Placebo to valsartan | Drug | Placebo to valsartan was supplied in capsules matching valsartan 160 mg. |
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| Baseline and Week 8 (end of active treatment). Blood Pressure measurements were taken at rest and at peak heart rate at both timepoints. |
| Change in Resting vs. Peak Heart Rate Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) From Week 8 (End of Active Treatment) to 24-hours After a Missed Dose | The difference in resting vs. peak (85% of maximal predicted) heart rate (HR) SBP was calculated by measuring SBP before and during exercise on a standardized treadmill test, conducted according to the Bruce Protocol. The SBP at rest vs peak HR was recorded at Week 8 (end of active treatment) and Week 8 + 2 days (48-hrs after last dose; 24-hrs after missed dose); the change in rest vs. peak SBP between these timepoints is reported. The analysis included the rest to peak increase in SBP at baseline as a covariate. | Week 8 (Last dose; end of active treatment) and Week 8 + 2 days (48-hours after the last dose; 24 hours after a missed dose). Blood Pressure measurements were taken at rest and at peak heart rate at both timepoints. |
| Prague |
| Czechia |
| Investigative Site | Budapest | Hungary |
| Investigative Site | Nyíregyháza | Hungary |
| Investigative Site | Pilisvörösvár | Hungary |
| Investigative Site | Szentendre | Hungary |
| Investigative Site | Singapore | Singapore |
| Investigative Site | Leicester | United Kingdom |
| BG001 | Valsartan | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received valsartan 160 mg, placebo to valsartan, and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received valsartan 320 mg (two 160 mg capsules) and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
| BG002 | Total | Total of all reporting groups |
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| Sex: Female, Male | Count of Participants | Participants |
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Aliskiren | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received aliskiren 150 mg, placebo to aliskiren, and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received aliskiren 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) and 2 capsules of placebo to valsartan. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
| OG001 | Valsartan | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received valsartan 160 mg, placebo to valsartan, and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received valsartan 320 mg (two 160 mg capsules) and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). |
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| Secondary | Change in Resting vs. Peak Heart Rate Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) From Baseline to Week 8 | The difference in resting vs. peak (85% of the maximal predicted) heart rate (HR) SBP was calculated by measuring SBP before and during exercise on a standardized treadmill test, conducted according to the Bruce Protocol. Treadmill speed and incline were increased every 3 minutes until the patient was exhausted or peak HR was reached. The SBP at rest vs peak HR was recorded at Baseline and at Week 8 (end of active treatment); the change in SBP between these timepoints is reported. The analysis included the rest to peak increase in SBP at baseline as a covariate. | The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all patients who were randomized and took at least one dose of study drug. | Posted | Least Squares Mean | Standard Error | mmHg | Baseline and Week 8 (end of active treatment). Blood Pressure measurements were taken at rest and at peak heart rate at both timepoints. |
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| Secondary | Change in Resting vs. Peak Heart Rate Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) From Week 8 (End of Active Treatment) to 24-hours After a Missed Dose | The difference in resting vs. peak (85% of maximal predicted) heart rate (HR) SBP was calculated by measuring SBP before and during exercise on a standardized treadmill test, conducted according to the Bruce Protocol. The SBP at rest vs peak HR was recorded at Week 8 (end of active treatment) and Week 8 + 2 days (48-hrs after last dose; 24-hrs after missed dose); the change in rest vs. peak SBP between these timepoints is reported. The analysis included the rest to peak increase in SBP at baseline as a covariate. | The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consisted of all patients who were randomized and took at least one dose of study drug. | Posted | Least Squares Mean | Standard Error | mmHg | Week 8 (Last dose; end of active treatment) and Week 8 + 2 days (48-hours after the last dose; 24 hours after a missed dose). Blood Pressure measurements were taken at rest and at peak heart rate at both timepoints. |
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| EG001 | Valsartan | For the first week of the 8 week treatment period, patients received valsartan 160 mg, placebo to valsartan, and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients received valsartan 320 mg (two 160 mg capsules) and 2 tablets of placebo to aliskiren. The tablets and capsules (2 of each) were taken orally once daily each morning. To evaluate a missed dose, the last dose of medication was administered at the clinic, and the patient was scheduled to return 2 days later for exercise testing (8 weeks + 2 days). | 0 | 35 | 4 | 35 |
| Headache | Nervous system disorders | MedDRA | Systematic Assessment |
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| Hypertension | Vascular disorders | MedDRA | Systematic Assessment |
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The terms and conditions of Novartis' agreements with its investigators may vary. However, Novartis does not prohibit any investigator from publishing. Any publications from a single-site are postponed until the publication of the pooled data (ie, data from all sites) in the clinical trial.
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| Valine |
| D000597 | Amino Acids, Branched-Chain |
| D000596 | Amino Acids |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
| D000601 | Amino Acids, Essential |