Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Combination vs Amlodipine in Patients With Hypertension, Diabetes, and Albuminuria.
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is assess if treatment with valsartan and a diuretic,
hydrochlorothiazide, has beneficial effects in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and
albuminuria (protein in the urine) compared with amlodipine. In particular, the study will
assess whether the treatment will decrease the stiffness of the blood vessels.