Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren and Atenolol in Adults (>18) With Mild to Moderate Hypertension

Summary

This is a study for people diagnosed with hypertension to compare the safety and effectiveness of aliskiren alone and in combination with atenolol. Each patient will be in the study for 12 weeks.

Timeline

Start

2005-11

Primary completion

2006-08

Completion

2006-08

Publications

• Results Dietz R, Dechend R, Yu CM, Bheda M, Ford J, Prescott MF, Keefe DL. Effects of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren and atenolol alone or in combination in patients with hypertension. J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst. 2008 Sep;9(3):163-75. doi: 10.1177/1470320308096411.

Drugs

Indications