Hypertension
Conditions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria - Essential hypertension measured by mercury sphygmomanometer - Outpatients - Male or female aged 20 to 80 years old Exclusion criteria - Secondary hypertension or suspected of having secondary hypertension. - A history of malignant hypertension - Severe hypertension - Significant heart, renal, hepatic diseases or significant cerebrovascular disorder - Gout Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcomes: Change from baseline in diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks Secondary Outcomes: Change from baseline in systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks; Diastolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg or at least a 10 mmHg decrease in diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks; Change from baseline in standing diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks; Change from baseline in standing systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks; Adverse events and serious adverse events at each study visit for 8 weeks | — |