Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients with essential hypertension, who have been previously treated with ARB monotherapy (Losartan 50 mg, candesartan 8 mg, valsartan 80 mg, telmisartan 40 mg, or olmesartan 20 mg) for more than a month and whose blood pressure has not been adequately controlled with the treatment (SBP >=140 mmHg and/or DBP >=90mmHg:In the case of diabetes or renal disease, SBP >=130 mmHg and/or DBP >=80mmHg). 2) 65 years age or more 3) Both gender is included 4) Outpatients 5) Patient understands study procedures and agrees to participate in the study by giving written informed consent prior to the study start.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with the secondary hypertension 2) Patients with heart failure: >= NYHA grade III 3) Patient with a history of severe renal disease: serum creatinine>= 2.0 mg/dl 4) Patients with critical liver damage: ALT or ASTis 3 times of normal upper level or more 5) Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to PREMINENT 6) Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to components of thiazide or similar compounds 7) Patients who are considered to be not eligible to the study by the investigator due to medical reasons
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Systolic/Diastolic blood pressure change during three month treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MMSE score change. The rate of achieving the target blood pressure. The change of laboratory test results, including as HbA1c, HOMA-R, FBS, UP, microalbuminuria, K, and uric acid. The rate of continued treatment and the compliance of the treatment. Rates of adverse experiences | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Asahikawa Medical College Cardiovascular Division, Department of Internal Medicine