drugset / Trial / NCT00878969

Genes, Fibrinolysis and Endothelial Dysfunction- Dialysis Aim 3

NCT00878969

RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindHealth-services research

Summary

The purpose of the study is to see how two classes of blood pressure medications,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ace inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), differ in their long term effects on certain chemicals in the body and on the carotid arteries.

Timeline

Start
2010-01
Primary completion
2015-06
Completion
2015-06

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Ramipril Small molecule 5 mg Oral
Comparator Valsartan Small molecule 160 mg Oral