Hypertension
Conditions
Brief summary
To evaluate the percentage of subjects that reach the diabetic hypertensive blood pressure goal of \<130/80 with amlodipine versus placebo in subjects initially treated with quinapril or losartan.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Documented evidence of Type 2 diabetes as defined by the ADA guidelines and documented evidence of Hypertension (various SBP/DBP ranges).
Exclusion criteria
* A previous history or intolerance or hypersensitivity to calcium channel blockers, ARBs or ACE inhibitors.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The percentage of subjects that reach the JNC diabetic hypertensive BP goal of <130/80 will be assessed at Week 0 (Visit 2-Randomization), Week 5 (Visit 3), Week 9 (Visit 4), Week 15 (Visit 5) and Week 20 (Visit 6 - Final Evaluation). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of subjects at SBP goal of <130 mmHg and DBP goal of <80mmHg; change from baseline blood pressures (SBP and DBP); percentage of subjects with SBP >160mmHg and/or DBP >100mmHg at Visits 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. | — |