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The investigators wish to investigate the potential effects of potassium. In this study we will examine patients with hypertension and increase their potassium-levels using Amiloride and Spironolactone.
The investigators will examine the changes in the cardiovascular system using a Sphygmocor-scanner.
Purpose of the study is to examine the effect of amilorid and spironolacton on
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | Active Comparator | Increases the level of potassium |
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| Amiloride | Active Comparator | Increases the level of potassium |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | Drug | 25 mg twice a day |
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| Amiloride |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure | 24 hours blood pressure measurements | 2 years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse wave velocity | We will investigate the changes in cardiovascular variables using a Sphygmocor scanner. | 2 years |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Solveig K Matthesen, Cand.Med | Medical Research Department | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Medical Research | Holstebro | 7500 | Denmark |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006973 | Hypertension |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013148 | Spironolactone |
| D000584 | Amiloride |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007783 | Lactones |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D011283 | Pregnenes |
| D011278 | Pregnanes |
| D013256 |
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| Drug |
5 mg twice a day |
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| Placebo | Drug | twice a day |
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| Steroids |
| D000072473 | Fused-Ring Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
| D011719 | Pyrazines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |