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Aliskiren/amlodipine 300

Phase 3

Moderate to Severe Hypertension | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jul 12, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment485

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Aliskiren/amlodipine 300 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00841672Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Aliskiren (300 mg) and Amlodipine (10 mg) Compared to Amlodipine (10 mg) Monotherapy in Patients With Moderate to Severe HypertensionModerate to Severe Hypertension
COMPLETED485 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Aliskiren (300 mg) and Amlodipine (10 mg) Compared to Amlodipine (10 mg) Monotherapy in Patients With Moderate to Severe Hypertension
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)
Baseline to end of study (Week 8)

Change in mean sitting systolic blood pressure (msSBP) from baseline to end of study (Week 8)

Secondary Endpoints

Mean Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)
Baseline to end of study (Week 8)
Systolic Blood Pressure Response
Baseline to end of study (Week 8)
Diastolic Blood Pressure Response
Baseline to end of study (Week 8)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Aliskiren/amlodipine 300/10 mg tabletEXPERIMENTALAliskiren/amlodipine treatment regimen: At randomization, patients were treated with aliskiren/amlodipine 150/5 mg for one week. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients were force-titrated to receive aliskiren/amlodipine 300/10 mg.
Amlodipine 10 mg capsuleACTIVE_COMPARATORAmlodipine treatment regimen: At randomization, patients were treated with amlodipine 5 mg for one week. For the remaining 7 weeks of the study, patients were force-titrated to receive amlodipine 10 mg.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Aliskiren/amlodipine 300/10 mg tabletDRUGEach dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 in the morning with or without food, except on the morning of the next office/clinic visit, when the medication was taken at the site after the visit procedures were completed. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take a total of two tablets and one capsule of study medication per day throughout the study.
Amlodipine 10 mg capsuleDRUGEach dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 in the morning with or without food, except on the morning of the next office/clinic visit, when the medication was taken at the site after the visit procedures were completed. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take a total of two tablets and one capsule of study medication per day throughout the study.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites6

Inclusion Criteria: * Outpatients ≥ 18 years of age * Patients with a diagnosis of moderate to severe hypertension, defined as msSBP ≥ 160 mmHg and \< 200 mmHg at Visit 2 Exclusion Criteria: * Mild to moderate hypertension * Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women * Women of child-bearing potential...

Countries:GermanyPhilippinesRomaniaRussiaSingaporeSpain
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Frequently asked questions about Aliskiren/amlodipine 300

What is Aliskiren used for?

Aliskiren is an investigational small molecule being developed for cardiovascular conditions, including essential hypertension, moderate to severe hypertension, high blood pressure, myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy, and post acute coronary syndrome. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

Who makes Aliskiren?

Aliskiren is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for multiple cardiovascular indications.

What phase is Aliskiren in?

Aliskiren is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not received FDA approval. The development program includes completed Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 trials across various cardiovascular conditions.

What clinical trials is Aliskiren in?

Aliskiren has completed 39 clinical trials with a total enrollment of 29,180 participants. Notable trials include NCT00853827, a Phase 3 study in coronary artery disease patients, and NCT00311012, a Phase 2 dose-finding study in Japanese hypertension patients.

Is Aliskiren the same as SPP100?

Yes, Aliskiren is also known as SPP100. Clinical trial NCT00311012, titled 'SPP100 Dose Finding Study in Japan,' investigated the drug in 445 patients with hypertension, confirming that SPP100 is an alternative name for Aliskiren.