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Efficacy and Safety Study of Azilsartan Medoxomil Compared to Ramipril for Treating Essential Hypertension

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of TAK-491 With Ramipril in Subjects With Essential Hypertension

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00760214
Enrollment
885
Registered
2008-09-26
Start date
2008-01-31
Completion date
2009-04-30
Last updated
2012-11-15

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Conditions

Hypertension

Keywords

Essential Hypertension, Hypertension, Drug Therapy, Blood Pressure, High, Vascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of azilsartan medoxomil, once daily (QD), compared to ramipril for treating Essential Hypertension.

Detailed description

A major component of blood pressure regulation is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, a system of hormone-mediated feedback interactions that results in the relaxation or constriction of blood vessels in response to various stimuli. Angiotensin II, a polypeptide hormone, is formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin-converting enzyme as part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Angiotensin II is the principal pressor agent of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system with a myriad of effects on the cardiovascular system and on electrolyte homeostasis. Two receptors for angiotensin II have been identified. Angiotensin II type 1 receptors are located predominantly in vascular smooth muscle, where activation by angiotensin II results in vasoconstriction, hypertrophic proliferation, and inflammation. In contrast, stimulation of angiotensin II type 2 receptors by angiotensin II results in vasodilatation, antiproliferative effects that are opposite from those of angiotensin II type 1 receptor stimulation. Drugs that modulate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system are used commonly worldwide for the treatment of hypertension. Of these, some block the synthesis of angiotensin II by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzymes, while others inhibit the action of angiotensin II by binding directly to the angiotensin II type 1 receptor (called angiotensin II receptor blockers), thereby causing vasodilatation of blood vessels, resulting in a reduction in blood pressure. The effects of angiotensin II receptor blockers on other conditions in which the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays a significant role, such as congestive heart failure, postmyocardial infarction management and diabetic nephropathy have also been investigated. Although antihypertensive agents are effective at the appropriate dose, the majority have side effects that limit their use. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are commonly associated with cough and more rarely with angioedema. Beta-blockers are associated with fatigue and erectile dysfunction, calcium antagonists with peripheral edema and diuretics with metabolic complications. As a class, angiotensin II receptor blockers generally are considered more tolerable than other classes of hypertensive agents, although there is still a need for compounds with improved tolerability and efficacy for the treatment of hypertension. TAK-491 (azilsartan medoxomil) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker with high affinity for, and selective antagonistic activity at, the angiotensin II type 1 receptor, and is being developed for clinical use as an antihypertensive agent. Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor widely prescribed in Europe and Asia for the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension. This study is designed to compare the efficacy and safety/tolerability of azilsartan medoxomil and ramipril for the treatment of hypertension. Participants in this study will be seen twice during the first month, then once a month for five months. Participants will also be required to fast for 8 hours prior to each visit to the study center. Total duration of study participation is 24-weeks, plus a safety follow up phone call after the study has ended.

Interventions

Azilsartan medoxomil 20 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; then increased to 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 22 weeks.

DRUGRamipril

Ramipril 2.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; then increased to 10 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 22 weeks.

Sponsors

Takeda
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Essential hypertension (sitting systolic blood pressure between 150 and 180 mm Hg, inclusive). 2. A female participant of childbearing potential who is sexually active agrees to use adequate contraception from screening throughout the duration of the study, and cannot be pregnant. 3. Has clinical laboratory evaluations (including clinical chemistry, hematology, and complete urinalysis) within the reference range for the testing laboratory at Screening or the results are deemed not clinically significant for inclusion into this study by the investigator. 4. Is willing to discontinue current antihypertensive medications at Screening Day -21. If the participant is on amlodipine prior to screening, the participant is willing to discontinue this medication at Screening Day -28.

Exclusion criteria

1. Has an systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 114 mmHg at Randomization. 2. Is taking or expected to take an excluded medication including antihypertensive agents, insulin or other agents that alter blood pressure. 3. Is hypersensitive to angiotensin II receptor blockers and/or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. 4. Has a recent history within the last 6 months of myocardial infarction, heart failure, unstable angina, coronary artery bypass graft, percutaneous coronary intervention, hypertensive encephalopathy, cerebrovascular accident, or transient ischemic attack. 5. Has clinically significant cardiac conduction defects (eg, third-degree atrioventricular block, left bundle branch block, sick sinus syndrome, atrial fibrillation or flutter). 6. Has hemodynamically significant left ventricular outflow obstruction due to aortic valvular disease. 7. Has secondary hypertension of any etiology (eg, renovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, Cushing's syndrome). 8. Is noncompliant (less than 70% or greater than 130%) with study medication during placebo run-in period. 9. Has severe renal dysfunction or disease (based on calculated creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m² at Screening). 10. Has known or suspected unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis. 11. Has a history of drug or alcohol abuse within the past 2 years. 12. Has a previous history of cancer that has not been in remission for at least 5 years prior to the first dose of study drug. (This criterion does not apply to those participants with basal cell or stage I squamous cell carcinoma of the skin). 13. Has type 1 or poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (hemoglobin A1c greater than 8.0%) or is taking insulin. 14. Has hyperkalemia as defined by the central laboratory normal reference range at Screening. 15. Has an upper arm circumference less than 24 cm or greater than 42 cm. 16. Works night (third) shift (defined as 11 PM to 7 AM). 17. Has an alanine aminotransferase level at Screening of greater than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal, active liver disease, or jaundice. 18. Is currently participating in another investigational study or has participated in an investigational study within 30 days prior to Screening. 19. Has any other serious disease or condition at Screening or Randomization that would compromise participant's safety, might affect life expectancy, or make it difficult to successfully manage and follow the participant according to the protocol. 20. Has been randomized in a previous azilsartan medoxomil study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure.Baseline and Week 24.The change in mean trough clinic sitting systolic blood pressure measured at final visit or week 24 relative to baseline. Systolic blood pressure is the arithmetic mean of the 3 trough sitting systolic blood pressure measurements.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 24-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded for 24 hours after dosing.
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in 24-hour mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 24-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded for 24 hours after dosing.
Change From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure MonitoringBaseline and Week 24.The change in the 12-hour mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 12-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded in the first 12 hours after dosing.
Change From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure MonitoringBaseline and Week 24.The change in the 12-hour mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 8 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 12-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded in the first 12 hours after dosing.
Change From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in daytime (6am to 10pm) mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Daytime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm.
Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Diastolic Blood PressureBaseline and Week 24.The change in mean trough clinic sitting diastolic blood pressure measured at final visit or week 24 relative to baseline. Diastolic blood pressure is the arithmetic mean of the 3 trough sitting diastolic blood pressure measurements.
Change From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in nighttime (12am to 6am) mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Nighttime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 12 am and 6 am.
Change From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in nighttime (12am to 6am) mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Nighttime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 12 am and 6 am.
Change From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in trough mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The trough mean is the average of all measurements recorded from 22 to 24 hours after dosing.
Change From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in trough mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The trough mean is the average of all measurements recorded from 22 to 24 hours after dosing.
Change From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.Baseline and Week 24.The change in daytime (6am to 10pm) mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 8 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Daytime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm.

Countries

Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants enrolled at 122 investigative sites in Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia and Sweden from 24 January 2008 to 21 April 2009.

Pre-assignment details

Participants with essential hypertension were enrolled in one of three, once-daily (QD) treatment groups.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QD
Azilsartan medoxomil 20 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; then increased to 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 22 weeks.
295
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QD
Azilsartan medoxomil 20 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; then increased to 80 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 22 weeks.
294
Ramipril 10 mg QD
Ramipril 2.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for two weeks; then increased to 10 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 22 weeks.
295
Total884

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event8912
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy324
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up001
Overall StudyOther346
Overall StudyPhysician Decision111
Overall StudyPregnancy001
Overall StudyProtocol Violation303
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject121413

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAzilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDRamipril 10 mg QDTotalAzilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QD
Age, Customized
<45 years
45 Participants30 Participants115 Participants40 Participants
Age, Customized
≥65 years
81 Participants70 Participants240 Participants89 Participants
Age, Customized
Between 45 and 64 years
168 Participants195 Participants529 Participants166 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
136 Participants149 Participants421 Participants136 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
158 Participants146 Participants463 Participants159 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
22 / 29416 / 29336 / 293
serious
Total, serious adverse events
8 / 29412 / 2936 / 293

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure.

The change in mean trough clinic sitting systolic blood pressure measured at final visit or week 24 relative to baseline. Systolic blood pressure is the arithmetic mean of the 3 trough sitting systolic blood pressure measurements.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full analysis set with last observation carried forward.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure.-20.63 mmHgStandard Error 0.946
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure.-21.24 mmHgStandard Error 0.949
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure.-12.22 mmHgStandard Error 0.948
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-11.04, -5.78]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-11.66, -6.39]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in 24-hour mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 24-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded for 24 hours after dosing.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-8.03 mmHgStandard Error 0.655
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-8.32 mmHgStandard Error 0.646
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-5.26 mmHgStandard Error 0.666
p-value: 0.00395% CI: [-4.61, -0.94]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.00195% CI: [-4.89, -1.24]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 24-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded for 24 hours after dosing.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-12.65 mmHgStandard Error 1.006
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-12.29 mmHgStandard Error 0.992
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-7.83 mmHgStandard Error 1.022
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-7.64, -2.01]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.00295% CI: [-7.27, -1.66]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in daytime (6am to 10pm) mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 8 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Daytime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-8.19 mmHgStandard Error 0.7
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-8.53 mmHgStandard Error 0.689
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-5.55 mmHgStandard Error 0.711
p-value: 0.00895% CI: [-4.6, -0.68]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.00395% CI: [-4.93, -1.04]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in daytime (6am to 10pm) mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Daytime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-12.61 mmHgStandard Error 1.047
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-12.35 mmHgStandard Error 1.032
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in Daytime (6am to 10 pm) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-8.08 mmHgStandard Error 1.064
p-value: 0.00395% CI: [-7.46, -1.59]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.00495% CI: [-7.18, -1.35]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure

The change in mean trough clinic sitting diastolic blood pressure measured at final visit or week 24 relative to baseline. Diastolic blood pressure is the arithmetic mean of the 3 trough sitting diastolic blood pressure measurements.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full analysis set with last observation carried forward.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure-10.18 mmHgStandard Error 0.553
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure-10.54 mmHgStandard Error 0.556
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in Mean Trough Clinic Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure-4.87 mmHgStandard Error 0.555
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-6.85, -3.78]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-7.21, -4.12]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

The change in the 12-hour mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 8 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 12-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded in the first 12 hours after dosing.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring-7.71 mmHgStandard Error 0.743
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring-8.07 mmHgStandard Error 0.732
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring-5.65 mmHgStandard Error 0.755
p-value: 0.05295% CI: [-4.15, 0.02]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.02295% CI: [-4.49, -0.35]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

The change in the 12-hour mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 12-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded in the first 12 hours after dosing.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring-12.06 mmHgStandard Error 1.103
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring-11.71 mmHgStandard Error 1.087
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in the 12-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring-8.28 mmHgStandard Error 1.121
p-value: 0.02995% CI: [-6.5, -0.36]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.01795% CI: [-6.87, -0.68]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in nighttime (12am to 6am) mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Nighttime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 12 am and 6 am.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-7.44 mmHgStandard Error 0.764
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-8.20 mmHgStandard Error 0.75
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-4.43 mmHgStandard Error 0.773
p-value: 0.00695% CI: [-5.15, -0.88]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-5.89, -1.65]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in nighttime (12am to 6am) mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Nighttime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 12 am and 6 am.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-12.82 mmHgStandard Error 1.135
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-12.69 mmHgStandard Error 1.115
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Nighttime (12 am to 6 am) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-6.87 mmHgStandard Error 1.147
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-9.12, -2.77]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-8.96, -2.67]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in trough mean diastolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The trough mean is the average of all measurements recorded from 22 to 24 hours after dosing.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-10.21 mmHgStandard Error 0.898
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-9.85 mmHgStandard Error 0.883
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-4.53 mmHgStandard Error 0.909
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-8.19, -3.17]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-7.81, -2.82]ANCOVA
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.

The change in trough mean systolic blood pressure measured at week 24 relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The trough mean is the average of all measurements recorded from 22 to 24 hours after dosing.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 24.

Population: Full Analysis Set.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-15.60 mmHgStandard Error 1.172
Azilsartan Medoxomil 80 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-14.93 mmHgStandard Error 1.151
Ramipril 10 mg QDChange From Baseline in the Trough (22-24-hr) Mean Systolic Blood Pressure Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.-6.73 mmHgStandard Error 1.186
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-12.15, -5.6]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-11.46, -4.95]ANCOVA

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026