Hypertension
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this therapeutic observation is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of telmisartan or telmisartan and HCTZ in the treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension under normal conditions of use after market launch.
Detailed description
Study 502.465(NCT00638911) was planned and conducted as 6 independent substudies with varying country participation. One study database, a data management plan or a TSAP were not planned and do not exist which precludes baseline and outcome analyses.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1\. Male or female patients over the age of 18 years, with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension with values of mean morning seated diastolic BP more than 90 mmHg and less than 109 mmHg and or mean morning seated systolic BP more than 140 mmHg and less than 180 mmHg 1. newly diagnosed patients 2. patients failing to reach target blood pressure of less than 140 on 90 on their current antihypertensive treatment
Exclusion criteria
1. Pre-menopausal women who do not use adequate contraception who are pregnant or nursing 2. Cholestasis and biliary obstructive disorders 3. Severe hepatic impairment 4. Severe renal impairment creatinine clearance less than 30 ml pro min 5. Refractory hypokalaemia hypercalcaemia 6. Known hypersensitivity to any component in the formulation of Micardis/Micardis Plus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Endpoints will be the change from baseline in mean systolic blood pressure. | 4-24 Weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Endpoints are clinical control of the BP and response rate. | 4-24 Weeks |
| Other secondary Endpoints will be discontinuations and tolerability. | 4-24 Weeks |