Blood Pressure Lowering of Aliskiren HCTZ Compared to HCTZ in Stage 2 Systolic Hypertension in Older Population

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of initial use of a fixed dose combination of aliskiren Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) compared to Hydrochlorothiazide in older population with Stage 2 systolic hypertension.

Timeline

Start

2008-09

Primary completion

2009-04

Completion

2009-04

Publications

• Yan JH, Jarugula V, Sabo R, Papst CC, Zhang J, Dole WP. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide single-pill combination tablets and free combination of aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide. J Clin Pharmacol. 2012 May;52(5):645-55. doi: 10.1177/0091270011405499. Epub 2011 Jun 9.

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