Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren and Valsartan Versus Placebo in Patients Stabilized Following an Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

1101 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-02-28

Study Completion Date

2009-04-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that the inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartan or the renin antagonist aliskiren will improve ventricular hemodynamics, as reflected by a greater reduction in levels of N-terminal proB-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) compared to placebo in subjects stabilized following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who are determined to be at high risk due to an elevated concentration of natriuretic peptides.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Post Acute Coronary Syndrome Myocardial Ischemia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Placebo

Placebo tablets and capsules

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo tablets and capsules. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take a total of 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study. During the remainder of the study, patients were required to take 2 tablets and 2 capsules. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM with or without food.

Aliskiren 300 mg

Following 1 week of treatment with 75 mg of aliskiren (tablets), patients in this arm were titrated up to 150 mg of aliskiren; 1 week later they were titrated up to 300 mg aliskiren for the remainder of the study.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Aliskiren 300 mg

Intervention Type DRUG

Following 1 week of treatment with 75 mg of aliskiren (tablets), patients in this arm were titrated up to 150 mg of aliskiren; 1 week later they were titrated up to 300 mg aliskiren for the remainder of the study. If a patient was not up-titrated or required down-titration, the patient continued on that dose for the remainder of the study. If 2 down-titrations were required, they stopped study drug. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study and 2 tablets and 2 capsules for the remainder of the study. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM.

Valsartan 320 mg

Following 1 week of treatment with 80 mg of valsartan (capsules), patients in this arm were titrated up to 160 mg of valsartan; 1 week later they were titrated up to 320 mg valsartan for the remainder of the study.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Valsartan 320 mg

Intervention Type DRUG

Following 1 week of treatment with 80 mg of valsartan (capsules), patients in this arm were titrated up to 160 mg of valsartan; 1 week later they were titrated up to 320 mg valsartan for the remainder of the study. If a patient was not up-titrated or required down-titration, the patient continued on that dose for the remainder of the study. If 2 down-titrations were required, they stopped study drug. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study and 2 tablets and 2 capsules for the remainder of the study. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM.

Aliskiren/valsartan 300/320 mg

Following 1 week of treatment with 80 mg of valsartan (capsules), patients in this arm were titrated up to 160 mg of valsartan; 1 week later they were titrated up to 320 mg valsartan for the remainder of the study. Beginning with Week 4, in addition to 320 mg valsartan, patients were treated with 75 mg of aliskiren (tablets); 1 week later patients were titrated up to 150 mg of aliskiren and 1 week later they were titrated up to 300 mg aliskiren for the remainder of the study.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Aliskiren/valsartan 300/320 mg

Intervention Type DRUG

Following 1 week of treatment with 80 mg of valsartan (capsules), patients in this arm were titrated up to 160 mg of valsartan; 1 week later they were titrated up to 320 mg valsartan for the remainder of the study. Beginning with Week 4, in addition to 320 mg valsartan, patients were treated with 75 mg of aliskiren (tablets); 1 week later patients were titrated up to 150 mg of aliskiren and 1 week later they were titrated up to 300 mg aliskiren for the remainder of the study. If a patient was not up-titrated or required down-titration, the patient continued on that dose for the remainder of the study. If 2 down-titrations were required, they stopped study drug. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study and 2 tablets and 2 capsules for the remainder of the study. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM.

Interventions

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Placebo

Placebo tablets and capsules. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take a total of 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study. During the remainder of the study, patients were required to take 2 tablets and 2 capsules. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM with or without food.

Intervention Type DRUG

Aliskiren 300 mg

Following 1 week of treatment with 75 mg of aliskiren (tablets), patients in this arm were titrated up to 150 mg of aliskiren; 1 week later they were titrated up to 300 mg aliskiren for the remainder of the study. If a patient was not up-titrated or required down-titration, the patient continued on that dose for the remainder of the study. If 2 down-titrations were required, they stopped study drug. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study and 2 tablets and 2 capsules for the remainder of the study. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM.

Intervention Type DRUG

Valsartan 320 mg

Following 1 week of treatment with 80 mg of valsartan (capsules), patients in this arm were titrated up to 160 mg of valsartan; 1 week later they were titrated up to 320 mg valsartan for the remainder of the study. If a patient was not up-titrated or required down-titration, the patient continued on that dose for the remainder of the study. If 2 down-titrations were required, they stopped study drug. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study and 2 tablets and 2 capsules for the remainder of the study. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM.

Intervention Type DRUG

Aliskiren/valsartan 300/320 mg

Following 1 week of treatment with 80 mg of valsartan (capsules), patients in this arm were titrated up to 160 mg of valsartan; 1 week later they were titrated up to 320 mg valsartan for the remainder of the study. Beginning with Week 4, in addition to 320 mg valsartan, patients were treated with 75 mg of aliskiren (tablets); 1 week later patients were titrated up to 150 mg of aliskiren and 1 week later they were titrated up to 300 mg aliskiren for the remainder of the study. If a patient was not up-titrated or required down-titration, the patient continued on that dose for the remainder of the study. If 2 down-titrations were required, they stopped study drug. In order to adequately blind the study, patients were required to take 1 tablet and 2 capsules during the first 4 weeks of the study and 2 tablets and 2 capsules for the remainder of the study. Each dose was taken by mouth with water at approximately 8:00 AM.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female outpatients 18 years old or older
* Subjects who are hospitalized for ischemic chest discomfort at rest lasting at least 10 minutes and consistent with cardiac ischemia
* Final diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome
* Elevated concentrations of natriuretic peptide 3-10 days after admission for their qualifying acute coronary syndrome event

Exclusion Criteria

* Known or suspected contraindications, including history of allergy or hypersensitivity to angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), renin antagonists, or to drugs with similar chemical structures.
* Presence of clinically overt heart failure
* Known evidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction
* Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) less than 24 hours before randomization.
* Patients on chronic ACEI or ARB therapy for whom therapy with an ACEI or ARB is clinically required with no reasonable alternative therapy available.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No