HypertensionPhase 4NCT00149227
Add-on Effects of Valsartan on Morbi- Mortality (KYOTO HEART Study)
A Phase 4 study testing Valsartan and Non-ARB in people with Hypertension and Ischemic Heart Disease, run by Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine at 1 site in Japan.
Trial summary
The KYOTO HEART Study is to assess the add-on effect of valsartan, an Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker, on top of the conventional treatment in high risk patients in Japan with hypertension in terms of the morbidity and mortality. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 79 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure
- What is being tested?
- Valsartan and Non-ARB
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 3,031 participants
- Where
- 1 siteJapan
- Study dates
- Jan 2004to Jan 2009
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 79 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Clinical diagnosis of hypertension
- Clinical diagnosis of one or more risk factors, such as diabetes, smoking habit, lipid metabolism abnormality, history of ischemic heart disease (IHD) or cerebrovascular disease, obesity (BMI>25), chronic heart failure (NYHA II-III), and electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormality (LVH)
Who cannot join
- Patients who have already been administered ARB
- Patients with IHD within 6 months after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI), and who are stable but are going to implement PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG)
- Severe/malignant/secondary hypertensive patients
- Pregnant women and women of childbearing potential
- History of heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, PTCA, or CABG within the preceding 6 months
- Arrhythmia needed to be treated or accompanied with symptoms, second or third degree AV block
- Severe renal impairment (Serum creatinine >3.0 mg/dl)
- Severe hepatic impairment (Hepatic failure, Cirrhosis, etc.)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Add-on Effects of Valsartan on Morbi- Mortality in High Risk Hypertension
The KYOTO HEART Study is to assess the add-on effect of valsartan, an Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker, on top of the conventional treatment in high risk patients in Japan with hypertension in terms of the morbidity and mortality.
Read the detailed description
Although many reports show that ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) are superior for prevention of cardiovascular events, previous data are not enough for the patients who have more than one risk factor and for anti-atherosclerotic effects of ARB. In Japan, there were only a few large-scale trials for cardiovascular disease prevention, and it has not been clarified whether the evidence in Western countries could be unqualifiedly applied to Japanese patients as a long-range strategy. The KYOTO HEART Study is to assess the add-on effect of valsartan, an Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker, on top of the conventional treatment in high risk patients with hypertension in terms of the morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Stroke
- Being tested
- Valsartan, Non-ARB
- Keywords
- High risk hypertension, Ischemic heart disease, Angiotensin receptor blockers, Cardiovascular mortality- morbidity, KYOTO HEART Study
- Medical subject headings
- Hypertension, Myocardial Ischemia, Heart Failure, Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ValsartanDrug
Also called Diovan
Valsartan add-on arm: valsartan 40-160 mg per day, and an additional antihypertensive drugs other than ARB and ACEI are administered if necessary.
Non-ARBDrug
Also called Conventional anti-hypertensive treatment
'Non-ARB' was defined conventional anti-hypertensive treatment except for ACEIs and ARBs
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ARB | Active comparator | 'Non-ARB' was defined as Conventional anti-hypertensive treatment except for ARB and ACEIs Receives: Drug: Non-ARB |
| Valsartan | Experimental | Valsartan add-on treatment Receives: Drug: Valsartan |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
New Onset or Recurrence of Stroke
Stroke events included brain hemorrhage, infarction, and TIA. They required hospitalization with neurological symptoms and were diagnosed by CT and/or MRI. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
New Onset or Recurrence of Transient Ischemic Attack
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) was defined as hospitalization with sudden onset of neurological deficit persisting for less than 24 hrs, and without abnormal findings using by CT and/or MRI. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
New Onset or Recurrence of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute myocardial infarction was diagnosed with hospitalization, ECG- change, and biomarkers for myocardial infarction. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
Hospitalization Due to the New Onset, Recurrence or Worsening of Heart Failure and Additional Concomitant Use of Other Anti-heart Failure Agents or Increase of Dosage
Heart failure event was defined as requiring hospitalization and clinical symptoms together with left ventricular dysfunction by echocardiography according to the guidelines of the AHA/ACC. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
Hospitalization Due to the New Onset, Occurrence or Worsening of Angina Pectoris and Additional Concomitant Use of Other Anti-anginal Agents or Increase of Dosage
Angina pectoris event required hospitalization and was diagnosed by both ECG changes corresponding with chest symptoms and coronary angiography showing 75% stenosis according to AHA/ACC guidelines. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
Operation of PCI or Bypass Operation
Measured: five years
New Onset of Acute Dissecting Aneurysm of the Aorta
Dissecting aneurysm of the aorta required hospitalization and was diagnosed by imaging technique, CT and/or MRI. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
New Onset, Recurrence or Worsening of Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO) event was diagnosed with symptoms and CT / MRI imaging. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
Transition to Dialysis, Doubling of Plasma Cr Levels
The first of any events, "transition to dialysis" or "doubling of plasma Cr levels compared to the entry", occurring in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
Secondary outcomes (5)
All Cause Mortality
Measured: five years
Worsening of Cardiac Function
Measured: five years
New Onset or Worsening of Arrhythmias
Measured: five years
New Onset or Worsening of Diabetes Mellitus or IGT
Diabetes mellitus was defined as fasting plasma glucose >=126 mg/dl, causal blood glucose >= 200 mg /dl, HbA1C >= 6.5%, and/or plasma glucose 2hr after 75g glucose load >= 200 mg/dl. The first of these events, "new onset diabetes" or "worsening diabetes following IGT", occurring in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the secondary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Measured: five years
Uncontrolled Blood Pressure, Etc.
Measured: five years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2004
- Primary completionJan 2009
- Study completionJan 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HypertensionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 3,031 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hiroaki Matsubara, MD., PhD, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
- Investigators
- Hiroaki Matsubara, MD,PhD, Study chair, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00149227
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KHS2004
- Status last verified
- Dec 2012
- First submitted
- 6 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 12 Dec 2012
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Sawada T, Takahashi T, Yamada H, Dahlof B, Matsubara H; KYOTO HEART Study Group. Rationale and design of the KYOTO HEART study: effects of valsartan on morbidity and mortality in uncontrolled hypertensive patients with high risk of cardiovascular events. J Hum Hypertens. 2009 Mar;23(3):188-95. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2008.116. Epub 2008 Sep 18.
PubMed 18800142Sawada T, Yamada H, Dahlof B, Matsubara H; KYOTO HEART Study Group. Effects of valsartan on morbidity and mortality in uncontrolled hypertensive patients with high cardiovascular risks: KYOTO HEART Study. Eur Heart J. 2009 Oct;30(20):2461-9. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehp363. Epub 2009 Aug 31.
PubMed 19723695
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Dec 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Add-on Effects of Valsartan on Morbi- Mortality in High Risk Hypertension
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00149227
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KHS2004
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Stroke
- Keywords
- High risk hypertension, Ischemic heart disease, Angiotensin receptor blockers, Cardiovascular mortality- morbidity, KYOTO HEART Study
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 3,031 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kyoto Prefectural University of MedicineUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2004
- Primary completion
- Jan 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 12 Dec 2012
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The KYOTO HEART Study is to assess the add-on effect of valsartan, an Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker, on top of the conventional treatment in high risk patients in Japan with hypertension in terms of the morbidity and mortality.
Detailed description
Although many reports show that ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) are superior for prevention of cardiovascular events, previous data are not enough for the patients who have more than one risk factor and for anti-atherosclerotic effects of ARB. In Japan, there were only a few large-scale trials for cardiovascular disease prevention, and it has not been clarified whether the evidence in Western countries could be unqualifiedly applied to Japanese patients as a long-range strategy. The KYOTO HEART Study is to assess the add-on effect of valsartan, an Angiotensin-Receptor Blocker, on top of the conventional treatment in high risk patients with hypertension in terms of the morbidity and mortality.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ARB | Active comparator | Drug: Non-ARB'Non-ARB' was defined as Conventional anti-hypertensive treatment except for ARB and ACEIs |
| Valsartan | Experimental | Drug: ValsartanValsartan add-on treatment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 79 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Clinical diagnosis of hypertension
- Clinical diagnosis of one or more risk factors, such as diabetes, smoking habit, lipid metabolism abnormality, history of ischemic heart disease (IHD) or cerebrovascular disease, obesity (BMI>25), chronic heart failure (NYHA II-III), and electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormality (LVH)
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Patients who have already been administered ARB
- Patients with IHD within 6 months after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI), and who are stable but are going to implement PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG)
- Severe/malignant/secondary hypertensive patients
- Pregnant women and women of childbearing potential
- History of heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, PTCA, or CABG within the preceding 6 months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ValsartanAlso: DiovanValsartan add-on arm: valsartan 40-160 mg per day, and an additional antihypertensive drugs other than ARB and ACEI are administered if necessary. | Drug | Valsartan |
| Non-ARBAlso: Conventional anti-hypertensive treatment'Non-ARB' was defined conventional anti-hypertensive treatment except for ACEIs and ARBs | Drug | Non-ARB |
Primary outcome
New Onset or Recurrence of Stroke
Time frame: five years
Stroke events included brain hemorrhage, infarction, and TIA. They required hospitalization with neurological symptoms and were diagnosed by CT and/or MRI. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
New Onset or Recurrence of Transient Ischemic Attack
Time frame: five years
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) was defined as hospitalization with sudden onset of neurological deficit persisting for less than 24 hrs, and without abnormal findings using by CT and/or MRI. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
New Onset or Recurrence of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Time frame: five years
Acute myocardial infarction was diagnosed with hospitalization, ECG- change, and biomarkers for myocardial infarction. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Hospitalization Due to the New Onset, Recurrence or Worsening of Heart Failure and Additional Concomitant Use of Other Anti-heart Failure Agents or Increase of Dosage
Time frame: five years
Heart failure event was defined as requiring hospitalization and clinical symptoms together with left ventricular dysfunction by echocardiography according to the guidelines of the AHA/ACC. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Hospitalization Due to the New Onset, Occurrence or Worsening of Angina Pectoris and Additional Concomitant Use of Other Anti-anginal Agents or Increase of Dosage
Time frame: five years
Angina pectoris event required hospitalization and was diagnosed by both ECG changes corresponding with chest symptoms and coronary angiography showing 75% stenosis according to AHA/ACC guidelines. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Operation of PCI or Bypass Operation
Time frame: five years
New Onset of Acute Dissecting Aneurysm of the Aorta
Time frame: five years
Dissecting aneurysm of the aorta required hospitalization and was diagnosed by imaging technique, CT and/or MRI. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
New Onset, Recurrence or Worsening of Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Time frame: five years
Arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO) event was diagnosed with symptoms and CT / MRI imaging. The first of any of these events to occur in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
Transition to Dialysis, Doubling of Plasma Cr Levels
Time frame: five years
The first of any events, "transition to dialysis" or "doubling of plasma Cr levels compared to the entry", occurring in a specific patient was classified as an event to be counted in the primary endpoint by the Endpoint Committee. We estimated the number of enrolled patients to validate the hypothesis under the assumption that the valsartan add-on group achieves a 20% risk reduction compared with the conventional treatment group and gives 80% statistical power for detecting a clinical significance with a two-tailed 5% statistical significant level.
5 secondary outcomes
All Cause Mortality
Time frame: five years
Worsening of Cardiac Function
Time frame: five years
New Onset or Worsening of Arrhythmias
Time frame: five years
New Onset or Worsening of Diabetes Mellitus or IGT
Time frame: five years
Uncontrolled Blood Pressure, Etc.
Time frame: five years
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Dec 2012.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 18800142Sawada T, Takahashi T, Yamada H, Dahlof B, Matsubara H; KYOTO HEART Study Group. Rationale and design of the KYOTO HEART study: effects of valsartan on morbidity and mortality in uncontrolled hypertensive patients with high risk of cardiovascular events. J Hum Hypertens. 2009 Mar;23(3):188-95. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2008.116. Epub 2008 Sep 18.
- Results publication: PubMed 19723695Sawada T, Yamada H, Dahlof B, Matsubara H; KYOTO HEART Study Group. Effects of valsartan on morbidity and mortality in uncontrolled hypertensive patients with high cardiovascular risks: KYOTO HEART Study. Eur Heart J. 2009 Oct;30(20):2461-9. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehp363. Epub 2009 Aug 31.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Hiroaki Matsubara, MD,PhD study chair
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Valsartan and Non-ARB in people with Hypertension and Ischemic Heart Disease, run by Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine at 1 site in Japan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Dec 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Japan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 12 Dec 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
New Onset or Recurrence of Stroke (time frame: five years). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00149227, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Dec 2012.