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An 8-week Study to Evaluate the Dose Response of AHU377 in Combination With Valsartan 320 mg in Patients With Mild-to-moderate Systolic Hypertension

A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo and Active Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Dose Response of AHU377 in Combination With Valsartan 320 mg After 8 Week Treatment in Patients With Mild-to-moderate Systolic Hypertension

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01281306
Enrollment
910
Registered
2011-01-21
Start date
2011-01-31
Completion date
2011-12-31
Last updated
2016-01-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Systolic Hypertension

Keywords

hypertension, blood pressure, LCZ696, dual-acting, neprilysin, nep inhibitor, vasopeptidase, angiotensin receptor, angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi)

Brief summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate dose response of blood pressure lowering for 4 doses of AHU377, given once daily (50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg and 400 mg) in combination with a fixed dose of valsartan (320 mg).

Interventions

DRUGLCZ696

LCZ696 was supplied as tablets in blister cards in 100 mg strengths.

DRUGValsartan

Valsartan was supplied as tablets in blister cards in 160 mg and 320 mg strengths.

DRUGAHU377

AHU377 was supplied in tablets in blister cards in 50 mg and 100 mg strengths.

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo was supplied as tablets in blister cards.

Sponsors

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Written informed consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed. Patients with mild-to-moderate systolic hypertension, untreated or currently taking antihypertensive therapy. * Ability to communicate and comply with all study requirements and demonstrate good medication compliance (≥ 80% compliance rate) during the run-in period.

Exclusion criteria

* Severe hypertension * History of angioedema, drug-related or otherwise, as reported by the patient. * Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women. * Women of child-bearing potential (WOCBP), UNLESS they are using adequate birth control methods. * History or evidence of a secondary form of hypertension. * Other protocol-defined inclusion/

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)Baseline, 8 weeksSitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)Baseline, 8 weeksTwenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPBaseline, 8 weeksTwenty four hour ABPM was performed twice during the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPBaseline and 8 weeksTwenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse PressureBaseline, 8 weeksPulse rate measurements were performed. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse PressureBaseline, 8 weeksPulse rate measurements were performed. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersBaseline, 8 weeksTwenty four hour ABPM was performed twice during the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. Dippers were defined as participants who showed a decrease of at least 10% in maSBP during the night (10pm-6am) compared with the daytime level. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)Baseline, 8 weeksSitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgeBaseline, 8 weeksSitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgeBaseline, 8 weeksSitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgeBaseline, 8 weeksTwenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgeBaseline, 8 weeksTwenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Number of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure Response8 weeksSitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). Blood pressure control was defined as msSBP/MSDBP \< 140/90 mmHg. Blood pressure response in msSBP was defined as \<140 mmHg or a reduction \>= 20mmHg from baseline. Blood pressure response in msDBP was defined as \< 90 mmHg or a reduction \>= 10 mmHg from baseline.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death8 weeksAdverse event monitoring was conducted throughout the study.
Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersBaseline, 8 weeksTwenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. Dippers were defined as participants who showed a decrease of at least 10% in maSBP during the night (10pm-6am) compared with the daytime level. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Countries

Argentina, Canada, Hungary, India, Romania, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

This study consisted of a single-blind run-in period and a double-blind (DB) period. During the 3 to 4 week run-in, participants were assessed for randomization eligibility into the DB period. 910 participants randomized. 3 participants were mis-randomized and did not receive study treatment. Therefore, the participant flow shows 907 participants.

Pre-assignment details

In the double blind period, participants were randomized in a 2:2:2:2:2:2:1 ratio to AHU377 400 mg + valsartan 320 mg, AHU377 200 mg + valsartan 320 mg, AHU377 100 mg + valsartan 320 mg, AHU377 50 mg + valsartan 320 mg,valsartan 320 mg, LCZ696 400 mg and placebo, respectively.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
VAL + AHU 400 mg
Participants were started with AHU377 100 mg + valsartan 160 mg every day (qd) for 1 week, then were uptitrated to AHU377 200 mg + valsartan 320 mg qd for another week, and then were uptitrated to AHU377 400 mg + valsartan 320 mg for the remaining 6 weeks.
144
VAL + AHU 200 mg
Participants were started with AHU377 100 mg + valsartan 160 mg qd for 1 week and then were uptitrated to AHU377 200 mg + valsartan 320 mg qd for the remaining 7 weeks.
145
VAL + AHU 100 mg
Participants were started with AHU377 50 mg + valsartan 160 mg qd for 1 week and then were uptitrated to AHU377 100 mg + valsartan 320 mg for the remaining 7 weeks.
141
VAL + AHU 50 mg
Participants were started with AHU377 50 mg + valsartan 160 mg qd for 1 week and then were uptitrated to AHU377 50 mg + valartan 320 mg qd for the remaining 7 weeks.
134
VAL 320 mg
Participants were started with valsartan 160 mg qd for 1 week and then were uptitrated to valsartan 320 mg qd for the remaining 7 weeks.
143
LCZ 400 mg
Participants were started with LCZ696 200 mg qd for 1 week and then were uptitrated to LCZ696 400 mg qd for the remaining 7 weeks.
142
Placebo
Participants received matching placebo to LCZ696, AHU377 and valsartan for 8 weeks.
58
Total907

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005FG006
Overall StudyAdverse Event3223533
Overall StudyCondition no longer requires study drug1000011
Overall StudyDeath1000000
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy0130201
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up1002001
Overall StudyProtocol deviation0111100
Overall StudyRandomized in error1001000
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1024131

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicVAL + AHU 400 mgVAL + AHU 200 mgVAL + AHU 100 mgVAL + AHU 50 mgVAL 320 mgLCZ 400 mgPlaceboTotal
Age, Continuous61.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.36
61.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.44
61.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.03
62.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.73
62.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.45
61.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.6
60.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.81
61.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.13
Sex: Female, Male
Female
78 Participants60 Participants53 Participants61 Participants60 Participants71 Participants29 Participants412 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
66 Participants85 Participants88 Participants73 Participants83 Participants71 Participants29 Participants495 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 1432 / 1451 / 1412 / 1334 / 1431 / 1423 / 58
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 1431 / 1451 / 1410 / 1331 / 1431 / 1421 / 58

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)

Sitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: Only participants of the full analysuis set (FAS), who had measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis. The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study medication.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)-20.89 mmHgStandard Error 1.22
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)-23.55 mmHgStandard Error 1.21
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)-21.26 mmHgStandard Error 1.23
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)-19.31 mmHgStandard Error 1.27
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)-16.13 mmHgStandard Error 1.22
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)-21.78 mmHgStandard Error 1.22
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)-6.99 mmHgStandard Error 1.92
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBP

Twenty four hour ABPM was performed twice during the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-12.62 mmHgStandard Error 1.21
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-5.93 mmHgStandard Error 0.77
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-15.85 mmHgStandard Error 1.19
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-7.13 mmHgStandard Error 0.75
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-14.43 mmHgStandard Error 1.23
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-6.57 mmHgStandard Error 0.78
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-11.50 mmHgStandard Error 1.21
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-5.39 mmHgStandard Error 0.77
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-9.60 mmHgStandard Error 1.22
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-5.40 mmHgStandard Error 0.77
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-13.32 mmHgStandard Error 1.23
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-6.16 mmHgStandard Error 0.78
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-2.39 mmHgStandard Error 1.98
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Daytime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-0.98 mmHgStandard Error 1.26
Secondary

Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Dippers

Twenty four hour ABPM was performed twice during the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. Dippers were defined as participants who showed a decrease of at least 10% in maSBP during the night (10pm-6am) compared with the daytime level. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaSBP-11.43 mmHgStandard Error 1.12
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaDBP-4.62 mmHgStandard Error 0.7
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaSBP-15.59 mmHgStandard Error 1
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaDBP-7.33 mmHgStandard Error 0.62
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaSBP-12.04 mmHgStandard Error 1.05
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaDBP-5.49 mmHgStandard Error 0.65
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaSBP10.60 mmHgStandard Error 1.01
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaDBP-5.07 mmHgStandard Error 0.63
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaSBP-9.85 mmHgStandard Error 1.03
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaDBP-5.53 mmHgStandard Error 0.64
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaSBP-13.09 mmHgStandard Error 1.05
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaDBP-6.03 mmHgStandard Error 0.65
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaSBP-2.39 mmHgStandard Error 1.45
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in DippersmaDBP-0.98 mmHgStandard Error 0.9
Secondary

Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippers

Twenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. Dippers were defined as participants who showed a decrease of at least 10% in maSBP during the night (10pm-6am) compared with the daytime level. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaDBP-6.65 mmHgStandard Error 0.56
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaSBP-12.81 mmHgStandard Error 0.91
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaSBP-16.08 mmHgStandard Error 0.94
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaDBP-6.91 mmHgStandard Error 0.58
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaSBP-16.37 mmHgStandard Error 0.97
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaDBP-7.31 mmHgStandard Error 0.6
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaDBP-5.79 mmHgStandard Error 0.61
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaSBP-12.17 mmHgStandard Error 0.99
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaSBP-9.73 mmHgStandard Error 0.96
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaDBP-5.10 mmHgStandard Error 0.59
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaSBP-13.12 mmHgStandard Error 0.96
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaDBP-6.34 mmHgStandard Error 0.59
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaSBP-1.46 mmHgStandard Error 1.75
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Non-dippersmaDBP-0.49 mmHgStandard Error 1.08
Secondary

Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of Age

Twenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who were leass than 65 years of age and had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaDBP-6.74 mmHgStandard Error 0.67
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaSBP-12.16 mmHgStandard Error 0.98
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaDBP-7.81 mmHgStandard Error 0.62
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaSBP-15.06 mmHgStandard Error 0.91
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaSBP-14.42 mmHgStandard Error 0.95
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaDBP-7.93 mmHgStandard Error 0.65
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaSBP-10.39 mmHgStandard Error 0.95
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaDBP-5.69 mmHgStandard Error 0.65
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaSBP-9.55 mmHgStandard Error 0.99
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaDBP-5.94 mmHgStandard Error 0.67
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaSBP-13.98 mmHgStandard Error 0.93
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaDBP-7.32 mmHgStandard Error 0.63
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaSBP-2.24 mmHgStandard Error 1.67
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemaDBP-1.53 mmHgStandard Error 1.14
Secondary

Change From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of Age

Twenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who were \>= 65 years of age and had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaSBP-12.10 mmHgStandard Error 1.04
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaDBP-4.94 mmHgStandard Error 0.58
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaSBP-16.08 mmHgStandard Error 1.03
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaDBP-6.00 mmHgStandard Error 0.57
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaSBP-14.20 mmHgStandard Error 1.08
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaDBP-4.86 mmHgStandard Error 0.6
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaSBP-12.25 mmHgStandard Error 1.04
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaDBP-4.93 mmHgStandard Error 0.58
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaSBP-9.73 mmHgStandard Error 1.02
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaDBP-4.58 mmHgStandard Error 0.56
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaSBP-11.88 mmHgStandard Error 1.1
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaDBP-5.04 mmHgStandard Error 0.61
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaSBP-1.95 mmHgStandard Error 1.59
PlaceboChange From Baseline in maSBP and maDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemaDBP-0.01 mmHgStandard Error 0.88
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)

Twenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maSBP-12.14 mmHgStandard Error 0.71
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maDBP-5.81 mmHgStandard Error 0.44
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maSBP-15.66 mmHgStandard Error 0.69
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maDBP-7.03 mmHgStandard Error 0.42
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maSBP-14.33 mmHgStandard Error 0.72
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maDBP-6.46 mmHgStandard Error 0.44
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maSBP-11.36 mmHgStandard Error 0.7
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maDBP-5.36 mmHgStandard Error 0.43
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maSBP-9.59 mmHgStandard Error 0.71
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maDBP-5.23 mmHgStandard Error 0.44
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maSBP-12.98 mmHgStandard Error 0.71
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maDBP-6.20 mmHgStandard Error 0.44
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maSBP-2.12 mmHgStandard Error 1.15
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory SBP (maSBP) and Mean 24 Hour Ambulatory DBP (maDBP)maDBP-0.79 mmHgStandard Error 0.71
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure

Pulse rate measurements were performed. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure-6.23 mmHgStandard Error 0.39
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure-8.51 mmHgStandard Error 0.38
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure-7.71 mmHgStandard Error 0.4
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure-6.00 mmHgStandard Error 0.39
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure-4.40 mmHgStandard Error 0.39
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure-6.84 mmHgStandard Error 0.39
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Mean Ambulatory Pulse Pressure-1.09 mmHgStandard Error 0.63
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)

Sitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: Only participants of the full analysuis set (FAS), who had measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis. The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study medication.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)-8.47 mmHgStandard Error 0.76
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)-9.76 mmHgStandard Error 0.75
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)-8.04 mmHgStandard Error 0.76
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)-7.15 mmHgStandard Error 0.79
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)-7.28 mmHgStandard Error 0.76
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)-9.61 mmHgStandard Error 0.75
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)-3.38 mmHgStandard Error 1.19
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure

Pulse rate measurements were performed. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: Only participants of the full analysis set (FAS), who had measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis. The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study medication.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure-12.39 mmHgStandard Error 0.91
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure-13.91 mmHgStandard Error 0.9
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure-13.18 mmHgStandard Error 0.91
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure-12.01 mmHgStandard Error 0.95
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure-8.80 mmHgStandard Error 0.91
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure-12.18 mmHgStandard Error 0.91
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure-3.74 mmHgStandard Error 1.43
Secondary

Change From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of Age

Sitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: Only participants of the full analysuis set (FAS), who were \< 65 years of age and had measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis. The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study medication.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsSBP-20.95 mmHgStandard Error 1.68
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsDBP-8.97 mmHgStandard Error 1.11
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsSBP-24.45 mmHgStandard Error 1.67
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsDBP-10.94 mmHgStandard Error 1.11
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsSBP-20.94 mmHgStandard Error 1.63
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsDBP-8.83 mmHgStandard Error 1.09
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsSBP-18.09 mmHgStandard Error 1.79
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsDBP-8.07 mmHgStandard Error 1.19
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsSBP-16.96 mmHgStandard Error 1.71
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsDBP-6.93 mmHgStandard Error 1.13
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsSBP-21.06 mmHgStandard Error 1.63
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsDBP-10.25 mmHgStandard Error 1.08
PlaceboChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsSBP-8.94 mmHgStandard Error 2.73
PlaceboChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants < 65 Years of AgemsDBP-5.19 mmHgStandard Error 1.82
Secondary

Change From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of Age

Sitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Population: Only participants of the full analysuis set (FAS), who were \>= 65 years of age and had measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis. The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study medication.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsSBP-20.93 mmHgStandard Error 1.79
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsDBP-7.89 mmHgStandard Error 1.02
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsSBP-22.66 mmHgStandard Error 1.76
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsDBP-8.44 mmHgStandard Error 1
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsSBP-21.72 mmHgStandard Error 1.85
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsDBP-7.06 mmHgStandard Error 1.05
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsSBP-20.64 mmHgStandard Error 1.81
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsDBP-6.17 mmHgStandard Error 1.03
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsSBP-15.48 mmHgStandard Error 1.75
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsDBP-7.62 mmHgStandard Error 0.99
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsSBP-22.83 mmHgStandard Error 1.84
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsDBP-8.89 mmHgStandard Error 1.04
PlaceboChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsSBP-5.10 mmHgStandard Error 2.71
PlaceboChange From Baseline in msSBP and msDBP in Participants >= 65 Years of AgemsDBP-1.46 mmHgStandard Error 1.54
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBP

Twenty four hour ABPM was performed twice duirng the study at baseline and week 8. The second ABPM assessment was performed only in participants who had successfully completed the ABPM assessment at baseline. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Population: A subset of randomized participants, who had ABPM measurements at both baseline and week 8, were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-11.57 mmHgStandard Error 1.23
VAL + AHU 400 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-5.27 mmHgStandard Error 0.78
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-15.27 mmHgStandard Error 1.19
VAL + AHU 200 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-6.79 mmHgStandard Error 0.75
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-14.74 mmHgStandard Error 1.23
VAL + AHU 100 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-6.45 mmHgStandard Error 0.78
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-10.80 mmHgStandard Error 1.21
VAL + AHU 50 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-5.27 mmHgStandard Error 0.77
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-8.88 mmHgStandard Error 1.22
VAL 320 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-4.49 mmHgStandard Error 0.77
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-12.34 mmHgStandard Error 1.23
LCZ 400 mgChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-6.36 mmHgStandard Error 0.78
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaSBP-1.36 mmHgStandard Error 1.98
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Nighttime maSBP and maDBPmaDBP-0.22 mmHgStandard Error 1.26
Secondary

Number of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure Response

Sitting BP measurements were performed at trough (23-26 hours post-morning dose). Blood pressure control was defined as msSBP/MSDBP \< 140/90 mmHg. Blood pressure response in msSBP was defined as \<140 mmHg or a reduction \>= 20mmHg from baseline. Blood pressure response in msDBP was defined as \< 90 mmHg or a reduction \>= 10 mmHg from baseline.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Population: Only participants of the full analysuis set (FAS), who had week 8 measurements, were included in the analysis. The FAS included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind study medication.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
VAL + AHU 400 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsDBP response112 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 400 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsSBP response88 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 400 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponseBlood pressure control72 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 200 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsSBP response101 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 200 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponseBlood pressure control86 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 200 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsDBP response126 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 100 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsDBP response114 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 100 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponseBlood pressure control71 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 100 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsSBP response93 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 50 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsSBP response81 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 50 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponseBlood pressure control58 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 50 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsDBP response101 Number of participants
VAL 320 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsSBP response72 Number of participants
VAL 320 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponseBlood pressure control57 Number of participants
VAL 320 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsDBP response111 Number of participants
LCZ 400 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponseBlood pressure control76 Number of participants
LCZ 400 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsDBP response118 Number of participants
LCZ 400 mgNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsSBP response94 Number of participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsDBP response39 Number of participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponsemsSBP response11 Number of participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants Who Achieved Blood Pressure Control and Blood Pressure ResponseBlood pressure control8 Number of participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and Death

Adverse event monitoring was conducted throughout the study.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Population: Safety Analysis Set: The safety analysis set included all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
VAL + AHU 400 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathDeaths1 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 400 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathSerious adverse events3 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 400 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathAdverse events (non-serious and serious)40 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 200 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathSerious adverse events1 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 200 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathAdverse events (non-serious and serious)31 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 200 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathDeaths0 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 100 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathDeaths0 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 100 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathAdverse events (non-serious and serious)29 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 100 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathSerious adverse events1 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 50 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathSerious adverse events0 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 50 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathAdverse events (non-serious and serious)25 Number of participants
VAL + AHU 50 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathDeaths0 Number of participants
VAL 320 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathSerious adverse events1 Number of participants
VAL 320 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathAdverse events (non-serious and serious)38 Number of participants
VAL 320 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathDeaths0 Number of participants
LCZ 400 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathAdverse events (non-serious and serious)42 Number of participants
LCZ 400 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathDeaths0 Number of participants
LCZ 400 mgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathSerious adverse events1 Number of participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathDeaths0 Number of participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathSerious adverse events1 Number of participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events and DeathAdverse events (non-serious and serious)20 Number of participants

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