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MK-0954E Phase III Long-Term Study in Participants With Hypertension (MK-0954E-356)

A Phase III, Randomized, Active-Comparator Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK-0954E in Japanese Patients With Essential Hypertension Uncontrolled With MK-954H (L50/H12.5 mg) [PREMINENT®] and an Open-label, Long-term Clinical Trial to Study the Safety of MK-0954E

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01299376
Enrollment
286
Registered
2011-02-18
Start date
2011-01-24
Completion date
2012-09-20
Last updated
2018-08-22

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

Conditions

Hypertension

Keywords

Essential hypertension, Antihypertensive agents, Blood pressure, Uncontrolled hypertension

Brief summary

This study has two parts. In the first part, the efficacy and safety MK-0954E (losartan potassium 50 mg \[L50\] (+) hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg \[H12.5\] (+) amlodipine besylate 5mg \[A5\]) will be evaluated and compared to the efficacy and safety of MK-0954H (L50/H12.5) in Japanese participants. In the second part, the safety and tolerability of long-term use of open-label MK-0954E in participants with hypertension will be evaluated. The primary hypothesis is that MK-0954E is more effective in lowering mean trough sitting diastolic blood pressure (SiDBP) after 8 weeks of treatment compared to MK-954H (L50/H12.5 mg) in Japanese participants with essential hypertension who are not adequately controlled following a 8-week treatment with filter period study drug of MK-954H.

Interventions

DRUGL50/H12.5/A5
DRUGL50/H12.5
DRUGPlacebo to L50/H12.5/A5
DRUGPlacebo to L50/H12.5

Sponsors

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Participant has a diagnosis of essential hypertension * Participant is being treated with a single, or dual combination treatment for hypertension and will be able to discontinue the prior antihypertensive medication * Participant has a mean trough SiDBP of ≥ 90 mmHg and \< 110 mmHg * Participant has a mean trough SiSBP of ≥ 140 mmHg and \< 200 mmHg * Participant has no clinically significant abnormality at screening visit

Exclusion criteria

* Participant is currently taking \>2 antihypertensive medications * Participant has a history of significant multiple and/or severe allergies to ingredients of Nu-Lotan or Preminent, amlodipine or dihydropyridine drug and thiazide drug or related drug (i.e., sulfonamide-containing chlortalidone medicines) * Participant is, at the time of signing informed consent, a user of recreational or illicit drugs or has had a recent history within the last year of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence * Participant is pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive OR the pregnancy test is positive at screening visit (Visit 1) * Participant is currently participating or has participated in a study with an investigational compound or device within 30 days of signing informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued From the Study Due to an AE- Long TermWeek 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants who had study drug discontinued during the 44 week extension due to an AE regardless of completion status were summarized.
Change in Trough Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (SiDBP)-Double-Blind Treatment PeriodBaseline and Week 8Sitting diastolic blood pressure was measured by automated sphygmomanometer pre-dose on Day 1 (baseline) and at 24 ± 2 hours after the last study drug administration at Week 8. The difference between the baseline and Week 8 assessments was calculated and summarized by treatment arm.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Periodup to Week 8An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants who experienced at least 1 AE during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related AEs- Double-Blind Treatment Periodup to Week 8An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. Percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 AE that was reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Periodup to Week 8An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. The percentage of participants who experienced at least 1 SAE during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Periodup to Week 8An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. Percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 SAE that was reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.
Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued Due to an AE - Double Blind Treatment Periodup to Week 8An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants who had study drug stopped during the 8-week double-blind treatment period due to an AE regardless of whether or not they completed the study was summarized by treatment arm.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Long TermWeek 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 AE during long-term period was summarized.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related AEs- Long TermWeek 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. Percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 AE that was reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator during the long-term reporting period was summarized.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More SAEs- Long TermWeek 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. Those SAEs assessed as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug during the long-term period were summarized.
Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related SAEs- Long TermWeek 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. the percentage of participants that experienced an SAE that assessed as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator was summarized.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Trough Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (SiSBP)-Double-Blind Treatment PeriodBaseline and Week 8Sitting systolic blood pressure was measured by automated sphygmomanometer pre-dose on Day 1 (baseline) and at 24 ± 2 hours after the last study drug administration at Week 8.

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

All participants received single-blind losartan 50 mg (L50)/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg (H12.5) and placebo for L50/H12.5/amlodipine 5 mg (A5) during 8-week Filter Period. A total of 510 entered the Filter Period and 286 were randomly assigned to 1 of the 2 treatment arms for the Double-blind Treatment Period.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5
One combination tablet containing L50 mg, H12.5 mg, and A5 mg, orally, once daily, for up to 8 weeks (double-blind treatment period). Participants continue with once daily L50/H12.5/A5 for 44 weeks during open-label extension.
141
L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5
One combination tablet containing L50 mg and H12.5 mg, orally, once daily, for up to 8 weeks during double-blind treatment period. Participants then receive once daily L50/H12.5/A5 for 44 weeks during open-label extension.
145
Total286

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Double-blind Treatment (Weeks 1 to 8)Adverse Event12
Double-blind Treatment (Weeks 1 to 8)Blood Pressure/Potassium Criteria Met47
Double-blind Treatment (Weeks 1 to 8)Lack of Efficacy01
Double-blind Treatment (Weeks 1 to 8)Lost to Follow-up01
Double-blind Treatment (Weeks 1 to 8)Protocol Violation10
Double-blind Treatment (Weeks 1 to 8)Withdrawal by Subject11
Extension (Weeks 9 to 52)Adverse Event23
Extension (Weeks 9 to 52)Blood Pressure/Potassium Criteria Met49
Extension (Weeks 9 to 52)Lost to Follow-up12
Extension (Weeks 9 to 52)Physician Decision10
Extension (Weeks 9 to 52)Withdrawal by Subject21

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicL50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5Total
Age, Continuous53.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.1
56.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7
55.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5
Sex: Female, Male
Female
33 Participants34 Participants67 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
108 Participants111 Participants219 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
18 / 14510 / 14139 / 13442 / 133
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 1451 / 1412 / 1344 / 133

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Trough Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (SiDBP)-Double-Blind Treatment Period

Sitting diastolic blood pressure was measured by automated sphygmomanometer pre-dose on Day 1 (baseline) and at 24 ± 2 hours after the last study drug administration at Week 8. The difference between the baseline and Week 8 assessments was calculated and summarized by treatment arm.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 8

Population: All participants that received at least one dose of study treatment during double-blind treatment period , had at least 1 post-randomization observation for the analysis endpoint, and had baseline data

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
L50/H12.5/A5Change in Trough Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (SiDBP)-Double-Blind Treatment Period-12.1 mmHg
L50/H12.5Change in Trough Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (SiDBP)-Double-Blind Treatment Period-6.2 mmHg
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-7.5, -4.2]Contrained Longitudinal Data Analysis
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants who experienced at least 1 AE during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.

Time frame: up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period27.0 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period29.7 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Long Term

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 AE during long-term period was summarized.

Time frame: Week 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during long-term reporting period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Long Term70.9 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)- Long Term66.2 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related AEs- Double-Blind Treatment Period

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. Percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 AE that was reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.

Time frame: up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related AEs- Double-Blind Treatment Period12.1 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related AEs- Double-Blind Treatment Period14.5 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related AEs- Long Term

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. Percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 AE that was reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator during the long-term reporting period was summarized.

Time frame: Week 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during long-term reporting period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related AEs- Long Term27.7 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related AEs- Long Term14.3 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related SAEs- Long Term

An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. the percentage of participants that experienced an SAE that assessed as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator was summarized.

Time frame: Week 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during long-term reporting period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related SAEs- Long Term0.0 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-related SAEs- Long Term0.8 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period

An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. Percentage of participants that experienced at least 1 SAE that was reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug by the investigator during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.

Time frame: up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period0.0 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More Drug-Related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period0.0 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More SAEs- Long Term

An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. Those SAEs assessed as possibly, probably, or definitely related to the study drug during the long-term period were summarized.

Time frame: Week 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during long-term reporting period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More SAEs- Long Term2.1 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or More SAEs- Long Term3.0 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period

An SAE is any AE occurring at any dose or during any use of Sponsor's product that does the following: results in death; is life threatening; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is a cancer; is associated with an overdose; is another important medical event. The percentage of participants who experienced at least 1 SAE during the 8-week double-blind treatment period were summarized by study drug received.

Time frame: up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period0.7 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Experience 1 or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)- Double-Blind Treatment Period1.4 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued Due to an AE - Double Blind Treatment Period

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants who had study drug stopped during the 8-week double-blind treatment period due to an AE regardless of whether or not they completed the study was summarized by treatment arm.

Time frame: up to Week 8

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during double-blind treatment period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued Due to an AE - Double Blind Treatment Period0.7 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued Due to an AE - Double Blind Treatment Period1.4 Percentage of Participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued From the Study Due to an AE- Long Term

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. The percentage of participants who had study drug discontinued during the 44 week extension due to an AE regardless of completion status were summarized.

Time frame: Week 9 up to Week 52 for L50/H12.5→L50/H12.5/A5 arm; Week 1 to Week 52 for L50/H12.5/A5→L50/H12.5/A5

Population: All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug during extension period.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
L50/H12.5/A5Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued From the Study Due to an AE- Long Term2.1 Percentage of Participants
L50/H12.5Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued From the Study Due to an AE- Long Term2.3 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Change in Trough Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (SiSBP)-Double-Blind Treatment Period

Sitting systolic blood pressure was measured by automated sphygmomanometer pre-dose on Day 1 (baseline) and at 24 ± 2 hours after the last study drug administration at Week 8.

Time frame: Baseline and Week 8

Population: All participants that received at least one dose of study treatment during double-blind treatment period , had at least 1 post-randomization observation for the analysis endpoint, and had baseline data

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
L50/H12.5/A5Change in Trough Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (SiSBP)-Double-Blind Treatment Period-17.7 mmHg
L50/H12.5Change in Trough Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (SiSBP)-Double-Blind Treatment Period-7.5 mmHg
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-12.8, -7.7]Constrained Longitudinal Data Analysis

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