Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients With Hypertension

Summary

This study will evaluate the effects of Vitamin D replacement and the effects of an approved medication for hypertension, aliskiren (Tekturna), in patients with high blood pressure who have low levels of vitamin D in their blood. The study will compare the effects of vitamin D or aliskiren alone and in combination on 24-hour blood pressure and biochemical parameters.

Timeline

Start

2009-08

Primary completion

2011-12

Completion

2011-12

Drugs

Indications