Efficacy & Safety of Orally Administered Valsartan/Amlodipine Combo Therapy vs Amlodipine Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II Hypertension

Summary

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 stage II hypertensive patients (MSSBP ≥ 160 mmHg).

Timeline

Start

2006-06

Primary completion

2007-04

Completion

2007-04

Publications

• Results Destro M, Luckow A, Samson M, Kandra A, Brunel P. Efficacy and safety of amlodipine/valsartan compared with amlodipine monotherapy in patients with stage 2 hypertension: a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study: the EX-EFFeCTS Study. J Am Soc Hypertens. 2008 Jul-Aug;2(4):294-302. doi: 10.1016/j.jash.2008.01.004. Epub 2008 Jun 2.

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