Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ? Essential hypertension ? Office BP >140/85 despite treatment with 3 or more antihypertensive agents ? Resistance to treatment proven by directly observed therapy Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: ? Identifiable underlying cause for hypertension (e.g. Conn’s or Cushing’s syndromes, renal artery stenosis, phaeochromocytoma, coarctation of the aorta) ? Clinically evident coronary artery or cerebrovascular disease ? Taking regular organic nitrates or nicorandil ? Significant renal or liver impairment ? Pregnant ? Current alcohol or drug abuse ? Previous serious drug allergy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To characterise the effect on blood pressure of a combination of single doses of sildenafil and isosorbide mononitrate in patients with resistant hypertension. ;Secondary Objective: ;Primary end point(s): Effect on blood pressure of the drug combination | — |
Countries
United Kingdom