A Randomized, Double Blind Study To Compare The Effects Of Olmesartan Medoxomil Versus Placebo In Patients With Established Atherosclerosis

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of treatment with olmesartan medoxomil, an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker, compared to placebo on the blood levels of surrogate markers of vascular inflammation for atherosclerotic disease. Patients will be randomized to receive either olmesartan medoxomil or placebo for one year.

Timeline

Start

2000-06

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-12

Drugs

Indications