VALENCE: Valsartan Versus Atenolol on Exercise Capacity in Hypertensive Overweight Postmenopausal Women - Full Text View

Sponsor:	Novartis
Information provided by:	Novartis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00171132

Purpose

The purpose of the study is to show that valsartan compared to atenolol has favorable effects on exercise capacity, quality of life, diastolic function and elevated blood pressure in hypertensive postmenopausal overweight women with impaired exercise tolerance despite normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Hypertension	Drug: valsartan Drug: atenolol Drug: hydrochlorothiazide	Phase IV

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title:	A 26-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Multicenter Parallel-Group Trial to Compare the Effects of Valsartan Versus Atenolol on Exercise Capacity in Hypertensive Overweight Postmenopausal Women With Impaired Exercise Tolerance

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Exercise and Physical Fitness High Blood Pressure

Drug Information available for: Hydrochlorothiazide Atenolol Valsartan

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Novartis:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Change from baseline in exercise capacity measured by oxygen consumption during exercise testing, after 26 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures:

Change from baseline in diastolic heart function after 26 weeks, measured by echocardiography
Change from baseline in heart rate and blood pressure,
during exercise testing after 26 weeks
Change from baseline in heart size after 26 weeks, measured by echocardiography
Change from baseline in quality of life measures after 26 weeks

Estimated Enrollment:	160
Study Start Date:	August 2004

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Female

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Body mass index (BMI) must be ≥ 27 and < 35
Symptoms of impaired exercise capacity (e.g. who report shortness of breath on exertion when questioned) reported at Visit 1 or patients who have a history of shortness of breath which improved under diuretic therapy
LV ejection fraction must be > 45% measured by echocardiography at Visit 2.
Impaired exercise capacity measured by VO2max at Visit 4:

VO2max >14 and < 22 ml ⋅kg-1 ⋅min-1

Exclusion Criteria:

Mean sitting diastolic blood pressure (MSDBP) ≥ 110 mmHg and/or Mean sitting systolic blood pressure (MSSBP) ≥ 180 mmHg
LVEF ≤ 45 %
Inability to completely discontinue all previous antihypertensive medications safely for the duration of the study
Heavy smokers (>20 cigarettes/day)

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00171132

Locations

Germany

Investigative Centers, Germany
Switzerland
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Basel, Switzerland

Sponsors and Collaborators

Novartis

Investigators

Study Director:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

More Information

No publications provided

Study ID Numbers:	CVAL489ADE21
Study First Received:	September 10, 2005
Last Updated:	July 6, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00171132 History of Changes
Health Authority:	Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices

Keywords provided by Novartis:

Postmenopausal
women
overweight
hypertension
impaired

exercise
capacity
valsartan
atenolol
hydrochlorothiazide

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Neurotransmitter Agents
Adrenergic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Diuretics
Overweight
Membrane Transport Modulators
Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms
Therapeutic Uses
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Cardiovascular Diseases
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents

Valsartan
Sympatholytics
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Agents
Antihypertensive Agents
Hydrochlorothiazide
Pharmacologic Actions
Autonomic Agents
Natriuretic Agents
Adrenergic Antagonists
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Atenolol
Hypertension

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