Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
olmesartan, valsartan, irbesartan, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Brief summary
To assess the effects of 3 blood pressure drugs, called angiotensin receptor blockers, on the blood pressure control systems in healthy subjects.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Men and women between the ages of 18 to 65 * In good health
Exclusion criteria
* Any serious health problems * Positive test for HIV, Hepatitis B and C * History of drug and alcohol abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To characterize the plasma renin activity (PRA) and urinary aldosterone response patterns to single doses of olmesartan medoxomil, irbesartan, and valsartan compared to placebo in normal volunteers. | — |