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HypertensionNCT01774591

Effect of Azilsartan on Aldosterone in Postmenopausal Females

A study testing Azilsartan medoximil in people with Hypertension, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the research is to evaluate the effect of azilsartan medoximil on blood pressure and urinary aldosterone levels in postmenopausal females. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 70 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Hypertension
What is being tested?
Azilsartan medoximil
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
21 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2013to Jan 2016
Phase
Interventional
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 45 to 70 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Female
  • Ages 45-70
  • Post-menopause: have not had a menstrual period for one year or more
  • Diagnosed with Stage 1 hypertension
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 28

Who cannot join

  • Male
  • Diagnosed with Stage 2 hypertension
  • Stage 1 hypertension requiring more than one agent
  • Pregnancy or attempting pregnancy
  • Use of oral contraceptive pills
  • Use of hormone replacement therapy
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  • Use of steroids
  • Stage 3 or greater kidney disease
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • untreated hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
  • primary hyperaldosteronism
  • Cushing's disease
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • chronic illness, e.g. chronic liver disease
  • NYHA class III or greater heart failure
  • moderate to severe lung disease

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

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About this study

The purpose of the research is to evaluate the effect of azilsartan medoximil on blood pressure and urinary aldosterone levels in postmenopausal females.

Read the detailed description

The study is a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of post-menopausal females with stage 1 hypertension. The goal is to randomize 40 post-menopausal females with stage 1 hypertension and assess whether azilsartan reduces urinary aldosterone levels. We will compare subjects having azilsartan medoximil (treatment group) with placebo group. Additionally, a small sub-study comparing pre-menopausal and post-menopausal female aldosterone levels was performed as well as the presence of aldosterone production in fat cell cultures of a subset of 3 patients in the randomized trial.

Conditions
Hypertension
Being tested
Azilsartan medoximil, Placebo
Keywords
Post Menopause, Female, Obese
Medical subject headings
Hypertension, Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Azilsartan medoximilDrug

    Also called Edarbi

    All subjects were randomized to 80mg azilsartan medoxomil (azilsartan) daily or placebo and followed for six months.

  • PlaceboDrug

    All subjects were randomized to 80mg azilsartan medoxomil (azilsartan) daily or placebo and followed for six months.

Study groups in NCT01774591
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
azilsartan medoximil.Active comparatorSubjects randomized to azilsartan medoximil arm will take 80 mg of azilsartan medoximil tablets by mouth each day.
Receives: Drug: Azilsartan medoximil
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorSubjects randomized to the placebo arm will take 80 mg of placebo tablets by mouth each day
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. 24-hour BP (Systolic)

    To evaluate the effect of an angiotensin receptor blocker (azilsartan medoximil) on blood pressure in postmenopausal females.

    Measured: 26 weeks

  2. 24-hour BP (Diastolic)

    To evaluate the effect of an angiotensin receptor blocker (azilsartan medoximil) on blood pressure in postmenopausal females.

    Measured: 26 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Difference in 24-hour Urine Aldosterone Change From Baseline

    To evaluate the effect of an angiotensin receptor blocker (azilsartan medoximil) on urinary aldosterone levels in postmenopausal females

    Measured: 26 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Jan 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2013
  3. Primary completionNov 2015
  4. Study completionJan 2016

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
21 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01774591
Sponsor's protocol ID
12-1179
Status last verified
Oct 2017
First submitted
22 Jan 2013
Last updated
9 Nov 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Azilsartan medoximil in people with Hypertension, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

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 5 inclusion and 16 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 9 Nov 2017. 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 United States. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 9 Nov 2017). 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?

24-hour BP (Systolic) (time frame: 26 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 9 Nov 2017.

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