Comparison of Nebivolol and Metoprolol With Exercise and Angiotensin II in Hypertensive Patients
NCT ID: NCT01502787
Last Updated: 2020-07-07
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COMPLETED
PHASE4
46 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2009-04-30
2013-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Each subject will then be randomized to receive 12 weeks of Nebivolol (Bystolic, 5-20 mg/day) or Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL, 100-300 mg/day), using a randomized crossover design. There will be a 2-week washout period between the two treatment periods. During drug treatment, blood pressure will be monitored every 4 weeks and the doses of Nebivolol and Metoprolol will be titrated to keep BP \<140/90 mmHg. SNA, total forearm blood flow, skeletal muscle blood flow, muscle oxygenation, cardiac output, and blood pressure responses to Nebivolol will be compared to responses during Metoprolol in the same subjects.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
DIAGNOSTIC
NONE
Study Groups
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Initial treatment with metoprolol
The subject will be started on metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) 100-300mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued. There will be a 2-week washout period. Following washout, the subject will be started on nebivolol (Bystolic) 5-20mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Metoprolol succinate
The subject will be started on metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) 100-300mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Nebivolol
The subject will be started on nebivolol (Bystolic) 5-20mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Forearm blood flow
Using high-resolution ultrasound, investigators will measure skeletal muscle blood flow in the forearm at rest, following handgrip exercise (described below), and following Angiotensin II infusion (described below).
Microneurography
Investigators will measure sympathetic nerve activity from the peroneal nerve by inserting a tiny needle directly into the nerve in the leg. Investigators will localize the nerve by electrical stimulation over the skin using a blunt probe. With this stimulation, subject will notice either involuntary twitching or a tingling sensation, which may be annoying but not painful. Investigators will then introduce a tiny, sterile wire needle (an electrode) through the skin at the same location. When the tip of the needle enters the nerve, subjects may again notice involuntary muscle twitches or tingling in the leg. Investigators will then turn the electrical stimulator off and make minor adjustments in the position of the needle until investigators begin to record the nerve signals. The recording needle will remain in position throughout the study.
Rhythmic handgrip exercise
Subjects will perform a rhythmic handgrip exercise at 30% of maximal voluntary contraction for 3 minutes. Investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure, and sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) at baseline and following this handgrip exercise.
Lower body negative pressure
Lower body negative pressure increases sympathetic nerve activity. Therefore, investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure and sympathetic nerve activity at baseline and after rhythmic handgrip exercise plus lower body negative pressure (LBNP) for 2 minutes.
Angiotensin II
Investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure and sympathetic nerve activity at baseline and during intravenous infusion of Angiotensin II at the dose of 1, 2, and 3 ng/kg/min for 15 minutes at each dose.
Initial treatment with nebivolol
The subject will be started on nebivolol (Bystolic) 5-20mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued. There will be a 2-week washout period. Following washout, the subject will be started on metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) 100-300mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Metoprolol succinate
The subject will be started on metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) 100-300mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Nebivolol
The subject will be started on nebivolol (Bystolic) 5-20mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Forearm blood flow
Using high-resolution ultrasound, investigators will measure skeletal muscle blood flow in the forearm at rest, following handgrip exercise (described below), and following Angiotensin II infusion (described below).
Microneurography
Investigators will measure sympathetic nerve activity from the peroneal nerve by inserting a tiny needle directly into the nerve in the leg. Investigators will localize the nerve by electrical stimulation over the skin using a blunt probe. With this stimulation, subject will notice either involuntary twitching or a tingling sensation, which may be annoying but not painful. Investigators will then introduce a tiny, sterile wire needle (an electrode) through the skin at the same location. When the tip of the needle enters the nerve, subjects may again notice involuntary muscle twitches or tingling in the leg. Investigators will then turn the electrical stimulator off and make minor adjustments in the position of the needle until investigators begin to record the nerve signals. The recording needle will remain in position throughout the study.
Rhythmic handgrip exercise
Subjects will perform a rhythmic handgrip exercise at 30% of maximal voluntary contraction for 3 minutes. Investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure, and sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) at baseline and following this handgrip exercise.
Lower body negative pressure
Lower body negative pressure increases sympathetic nerve activity. Therefore, investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure and sympathetic nerve activity at baseline and after rhythmic handgrip exercise plus lower body negative pressure (LBNP) for 2 minutes.
Angiotensin II
Investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure and sympathetic nerve activity at baseline and during intravenous infusion of Angiotensin II at the dose of 1, 2, and 3 ng/kg/min for 15 minutes at each dose.
Interventions
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Metoprolol succinate
The subject will be started on metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) 100-300mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Nebivolol
The subject will be started on nebivolol (Bystolic) 5-20mg daily, which he or she will continue for a period of 12 weeks. Following the 12-week treatment period, the procedures listed below will be performed. After completion of the study procedures, the medication will be discontinued.
Forearm blood flow
Using high-resolution ultrasound, investigators will measure skeletal muscle blood flow in the forearm at rest, following handgrip exercise (described below), and following Angiotensin II infusion (described below).
Microneurography
Investigators will measure sympathetic nerve activity from the peroneal nerve by inserting a tiny needle directly into the nerve in the leg. Investigators will localize the nerve by electrical stimulation over the skin using a blunt probe. With this stimulation, subject will notice either involuntary twitching or a tingling sensation, which may be annoying but not painful. Investigators will then introduce a tiny, sterile wire needle (an electrode) through the skin at the same location. When the tip of the needle enters the nerve, subjects may again notice involuntary muscle twitches or tingling in the leg. Investigators will then turn the electrical stimulator off and make minor adjustments in the position of the needle until investigators begin to record the nerve signals. The recording needle will remain in position throughout the study.
Rhythmic handgrip exercise
Subjects will perform a rhythmic handgrip exercise at 30% of maximal voluntary contraction for 3 minutes. Investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure, and sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) at baseline and following this handgrip exercise.
Lower body negative pressure
Lower body negative pressure increases sympathetic nerve activity. Therefore, investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure and sympathetic nerve activity at baseline and after rhythmic handgrip exercise plus lower body negative pressure (LBNP) for 2 minutes.
Angiotensin II
Investigators will measure cardiac output (non-invasive impedance plethysmography), blood pressure and sympathetic nerve activity at baseline and during intravenous infusion of Angiotensin II at the dose of 1, 2, and 3 ng/kg/min for 15 minutes at each dose.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Men and women age 18-65
Exclusion Criteria
* Blood pressure averaging \>159/99 mmHg or resting heart rate \< 55 bpm
* Serum creatinine \> 1.4 mg/dL
* Asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
* Left ventricular hypertrophy by echocardiography or ECG
* Pregnancy
* Hypersensitivity to beta blockers, microbubble contrast agents, or angiotensin
* Any history of substance abuse (other than tobacco)
* Concomitant drug treatment which raises endogenous nitric oxide levels such as nitrates or phosphodiesterase V inhibitors (Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis)
* History of symptomatic bradycardia or heart block
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Forest Laboratories
INDUSTRY
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Wanpen Vongpatanasin, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Locations
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States
Countries
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References
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Other Identifiers
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STU 062011-072
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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