Hypertension
Conditions
Keywords
Aliskiren,, hypertension,, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system,, pharmacokinetics,, pharmacodynamics
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a light meal on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of aliskiren in patients with mild to moderate hypertension.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female outpatients, 18 to 65 years of age with mild to moderate hypertension * Patients who are eligible and able to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Severe hypertension * Secondary form of hypertension. * Type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus * Serum potassium out side laboratory reference range * Any history of hypertensive encephalopathy or cerebrovascular accident Other protocol-defined inclusion/
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compare PK (AUC & Cmax) and PD, i.e. PRA (Plasma Renin Activity, AUE) of aliskiren when given with and without light meal. | 28 Days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compare the effect of Plasma Renin Concentration (PRC) and angiotensin II of aliskiren when given with and without light meal | 28 Days |
| Assess safety and tolerability of aliskiren when given with and without light meal | 28 days |
| Evaluate the effect on mean sitting systolic and diastolic blood pressure of aliskiren when given with or without a light meal | 28 days |
Countries
India