Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hypertension; BP =65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Compelling indication for beta blockers Contra-indication to or previous intolerance of thiazide diuretics or beta blockers Asthma Diabetes Concurrent treatment with verapamil/diltiazem Heart Failure AV conduction disturbances Atrial fibrilation Co-existing clinically important conditions which may interfere with the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To compare the effects of nebivolol and atenolol on insulin sensitivity ; Secondary Objective: To compare the effects of atenolol and nebivolol on: clinical and ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate erectile dysfunction weight forced expiratory volume HbA1c lipids cerebral blood flow ;Primary end point(s): Difference in insulin sensitivity index following eight weeks' treatment with atenolol and nebivolol | — |
Countries
United Kingdom