556
Participants
Start Date
November 30, 2006
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2008
Study Completion Date
April 30, 2008
Aliskiren
All patients received aliskiren 150 mg for the first two weeks; dose was then force-titrated to aliskiren 300 mg for 52 weeks duration
Amlodipine
All patients received amlodipine 5 mg for the first two weeks; dose was then force-titrated to amlodipine 10 mg for 52 weeks duration
Hydrochlorothiazide
Optional addition of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)of 12.5 mg with increase to 25 mg was allowed for patients not adequately controlled.
Investigative Site, Santa Fe
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Investigative Center, Investigative Center
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Lead Sponsor
Novartis
INDUSTRY