Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of the Safety and Efficacy of LCZ696 on Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Hypertension (NCT NCT01692301)

NCT ID: NCT01692301

Last Updated: 2016-05-04

Results Overview

Central aortic blood pressure was derived from peripheral pressure waveforms recorded noninvasively from the brachial artery using a cuff-based device. This technique uses the brachial pressure and a signal processing algorithm to transform brachial signals into central blood pressure (BP) waveforms. When the aortic pressure waveform was derived, key pulse wave analysis (PWA) parameters, such as CASP was calculated by the system software. At the first study visit, the arm with the highest systolic blood pressure (SBP) was used for all subsequent PWA. Brachial PWA measurements were performed on the same arm that the office blood pressures were taken. Two pulse waveform measurements, meeting all quality control criteria were captured at baseline and at week 12 visits.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

454 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline, 12 weeks

Results posted on

2016-05-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Overall Study
STARTED
229
225
Overall Study
COMPLETED
184
183
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
45
42

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
15
12
Overall Study
Death
1
2
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
0
5
Overall Study
Non-compliance with study treatment
1
2
Overall Study
Protocol deviation
9
2
Overall Study
Patient/guardian decision
16
15
Overall Study
Technical problems
0
1
Overall Study
Physician Decision
2
2
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

Study of the Safety and Efficacy of LCZ696 on Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Hypertension

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Total
n=454 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
68.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.73 • n=93 Participants
67.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.97 • n=4 Participants
67.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.87 • n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
110 Participants
n=93 Participants
107 Participants
n=4 Participants
217 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
119 Participants
n=93 Participants
118 Participants
n=4 Participants
237 Participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoint (week 12).

Central aortic blood pressure was derived from peripheral pressure waveforms recorded noninvasively from the brachial artery using a cuff-based device. This technique uses the brachial pressure and a signal processing algorithm to transform brachial signals into central blood pressure (BP) waveforms. When the aortic pressure waveform was derived, key pulse wave analysis (PWA) parameters, such as CASP was calculated by the system software. At the first study visit, the arm with the highest systolic blood pressure (SBP) was used for all subsequent PWA. Brachial PWA measurements were performed on the same arm that the office blood pressures were taken. Two pulse waveform measurements, meeting all quality control criteria were captured at baseline and at week 12 visits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=207 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=206 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Central Aortic Systolic Pressure (CASP) at 12 Weeks
-12.57 mmHg
Standard Error 1.01
-8.90 mmHg
Standard Error 1.01

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoint (week 12, week 52). Four patients did not have a successful CASP assessment at Week 12 but passed quality check at Week 52, thus 4 more patients were included in the Week 52 Endpoint analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Central Pulse (CPP) Pressure
Baseline to Week 12 (n = 207, 206)
-6.41 mmHg
Standard Error 0.69
-3.96 mmHg
Standard Error 0.69
Change From Baseline in Mean Central Pulse (CPP) Pressure
Baseline to Week 52 (n = 209, 208)
-7.16 mmHg
Standard Error 0.69
-6.65 mmHg
Standard Error 0.69

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoint (week 12 , week 52).

Pulse wave velocity recordings were performed on patient while in a supine, face-up position. Tonometry was performed on the carotid simultaneously with the cuff inflation over the femoral artery. Two pulse wave velocity measures, meeting all quality control criteria were captured at baseline, week 12 and week 52.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV)
Baseline to week 12 (n= 192, 196)
-0.68 meter/second
Standard Error 0.12
-0.57 meter/second
Standard Error 0.12
Change From Baseline in Mean Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV)
Baseline to week 52 ( n= 199, 199)
-0.83 meter/second
Standard Error 0.13
0.77 meter/second
Standard Error 0.13

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoint (week 52). Four patients did not have a successful CASP assessment at Week 12 but passed quality check at Week 52, thus 4 more patients were included in the Week 52 Endpoint analysis.

Central aortic blood pressure was derived from peripheral pressure waveforms recorded noninvasively from the brachial artery using a cuff-based device. This technique uses the brachial pressure and a signal processing algorithm to transform brachial signals into central blood pressure (BP) waveforms. When the aortic pressure waveform was derived, key pulse wave analysis (PWA) parameters, such as CASP was calculated by the system software. At the first study visit, the arm with the highest systolic blood pressure (SBP) was used for all subsequent PWA. Brachial PWA measurements were performed on the same arm that the office blood pressures were taken. Two pulse waveform measurements, meeting all quality control criteria were captured at baseline and at week 12 visits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=209 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=208 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Central Aortic Systolic Pressure (CASP) at 52 Weeks
-16.18 mmHg
Standard Error 0.96
-14.70 mmHg
Standard Error 0.96

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoints (week 12, week 52).

At the first study visit, the patient had his/her blood pressure (BP) measured in both arms; the arm in which the highest sitting SBP was found was used for all subsequent readings throughout the study. At each study visit, after the patient had been sitting for 5 minutes, SBP were measured 3 times using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer and appropriate size cuff. The repeat sitting measurements were made at 1- to 2-minute intervals and the mean of those 3 measurements was used as the average sitting office BP for that visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)
Baseline to week 12 (n=226, 222)
-20.84 mmHg
Standard Error 1.06
-14.57 mmHg
Standard Error 1.07
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (msSBP)
Baseline to week 52 (n=226,223)
-23.91 mmHg
Standard Error 0.98
-21.45 mmHg
Standard Error 0.99

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoints (week 12, week 52).

At the first study visit, the patient had his/her blood pressure (BP) measured in both arms; the arm in which the highest sitting SBP was found was used for all subsequent readings throughout the study. At each study visit, after the patient had been sitting for 5 minutes, DBP were measured 3 times using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer and appropriate size cuff. The repeat sitting measurements were made at 1- to 2-minute intervals and the mean of those 3 measurements was used as the average sitting office BP for that visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)
Baseline to week 12 (n=226, 222)
-7.86 mmHg
Standard Error 0.58
-5.58 mmHg
Standard Error 0.59
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (msDBP)
Baseline to week 52 (n=226,223)
-8.92 mmHg
Standard Error 0.57
-7.85 mmHg
Standard Error 0.57

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoints (week 12, week 52).

Mean sitting pulse pressure for each patient and visit was calculated as the difference between the calculated values of mean sitting systolic blood pressure and mean sitting diastolic blood pressure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure (msPP)
Baseline to week 12 (n=226,222)
-13.13 mmHg
Standard Error 0.82
-8.86 mmHg
Standard Error 0.82
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Pulse Pressure (msPP)
Baseline to week 52 (n= 226, 223)
-15.02 mmHg
Standard Error 0.79
-13.58 mmHg
Standard Error 0.80

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoints (week 12, week 52).

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) was calculated from mean sitting systolic BP (msSBP) and mean sitting diastolic BP (msDBP) as (2 \* msDBP + msSBP)/3.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
Baseline to week 12 (n=226, 222)
-12.19 mmHg
Standard Error 0.68
-8.57 mmHg
Standard Error 0.68
Change From Baseline in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
Baseline to week 52 (n=226, 223)
-13.92 mmHg
Standard Error 0.63
-12.38 mmHg
Standard Error 0.64

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoints (week 12, week 52).

An Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM) measured a participant's blood pressure over a 24 hour period using an automated validated monitoring device at baseline, week 12 and at week 52 starting one day before each visit. The 24 hour maSBP was calculated by taking the mean of all ambulatory systolic blood pressure readings for the 24 hour period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean 24-hour Systolic Blood Pressure (maSBP)
Baseline to week 12 (n= 164, 162)
-13.25 mmHg
Standard Error 0.62
-9.14 mmHg
Standard Error 0.62
Change From Baseline in Mean 24-hour Systolic Blood Pressure (maSBP)
Baseline to week 52 (n= 174, 176)
-14.15 mmHg
Standard Error 0.59
-14.32 mmHg
Standard Error 0.58

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoints (week 12, week 52).

An Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM) measured a participant's blood pressure over a 24 hour period using an automated validated monitoring device at baseline, week 12 and at week 52 starting one day before each visit. The 24 hour maDBP was calculated by taking the mean of all ambulatory systolic blood pressure readings for the 24 hour period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean 24-hour Diastolic Blood Pressure (maDBP)
Baseline to week 12 (n= 164, 162)
-7.44 mmHg
Standard Error 0.37
-5.48 mmHg
Standard Error 0.36
Change From Baseline in Mean 24-hour Diastolic Blood Pressure (maDBP)
Baseline to week 52 (n= 174, 176)
-8.85 mmHg
Standard Error 0.35
-8.44 mmHg
Standard Error 0.34

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 52 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): All patients who were randomized. This endpoint included number of patients who had values at both baseline and endpoints (week 12, week 52).

Mean 24 hour ambulatory pulse pressure was calculated as the difference between the mean 24 hour systolic and diastolic ambulatory blood pressure in corresponding visits i.e. baseline, week 12 and week 52.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 Participants
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 Participants
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Change From Baseline in Mean 24-hour Ambulatory Pulse Pressure (maPP)
Baseline to Week 12 (n=164, 162 )
-5.77 mmHg
Standard Error 0.35
-3.69 mmHg
Standard Error 0.35
Change From Baseline in Mean 24-hour Ambulatory Pulse Pressure (maPP)
Baseline to week 52 (n=174, 176)
-5.26 mmHg
Standard Error 0.36
-5.91 mmHg
Standard Error 0.35

Adverse Events

LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 73 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Olmesartan

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 55 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 participants at risk
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 participants at risk
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Cardiac disorders
ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Cardiac disorders
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Cardiac disorders
ANGINA PECTORIS
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Cardiac disorders
ANGINA UNSTABLE
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Cardiac disorders
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
0.87%
2/229
0.44%
1/225
Cardiac disorders
CARDIO-RESPIRATORY ARREST
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Cardiac disorders
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Cardiac disorders
SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Eye disorders
CATARACT
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Gastrointestinal disorders
INGUINAL HERNIA
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Hepatobiliary disorders
CHOLECYSTITIS CHRONIC
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Hepatobiliary disorders
CHOLELITHIASIS
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Infections and infestations
APPENDICITIS
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Infections and infestations
DOUGLAS' ABSCESS
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Infections and infestations
PERITONITIS
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
HIP FRACTURE
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
PULMONARY CONTUSION
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
RIB FRACTURE
0.00%
0/229
0.89%
2/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
SPINAL FRACTURE
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
SUBDURAL HAEMORRHAGE
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
TENDON RUPTURE
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
UPPER LIMB FRACTURE
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
VASCULAR GRAFT OCCLUSION
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Investigations
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
OSTEOCHONDROSIS
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Nervous system disorders
BRAIN STEM INFARCTION
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Nervous system disorders
ISCHAEMIC STROKE
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
ATELECTASIS
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
PNEUMOTHORAX
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
PULMONARY EMBOLISM
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
PULMONARY PNEUMATOCELE
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
RESPIRATORY FAILURE
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Vascular disorders
HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS
0.00%
0/229
0.44%
1/225
Vascular disorders
ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ANAEMIA
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
COAGULOPATHY
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA
0.44%
1/229
0.00%
0/225

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
LCZ696 (Sacubitril/Valsartan)
n=229 participants at risk
Randomized patients received LCZ696 once daily for four weeks, then they force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of LCZ696 once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696, its matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan matching placebo) were given during the entire study.
Olmesartan
n=225 participants at risk
Randomized patients received olmesartan once daily for four weeks, then force-titrated to a higher dose at Week 4 and stayed on this dose of olmesartan once daily for the remainder of the treatment period. At week 12, patients with uncontrolled BP allowed to have amlodipine then hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) added at intervals of 4 weeks from Week 12 up to Week 24. To maintain the double dummy, double-blind design, 2 tablets (LCZ696 matching placebo) and 1 capsule (olmesartan) were given during the entire study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
ABDOMINAL PAIN
2.2%
5/229
0.44%
1/225
Gastrointestinal disorders
DIARRHOEA
2.6%
6/229
2.2%
5/225
Gastrointestinal disorders
NAUSEA
2.2%
5/229
0.89%
2/225
General disorders
OEDEMA PERIPHERAL
2.6%
6/229
0.89%
2/225
Infections and infestations
INFLUENZA
3.1%
7/229
2.2%
5/225
Infections and infestations
NASOPHARYNGITIS
7.0%
16/229
5.3%
12/225
Infections and infestations
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
2.6%
6/229
2.7%
6/225
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
ARTHRALGIA
2.2%
5/229
3.1%
7/225
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
BACK PAIN
1.3%
3/229
4.4%
10/225
Nervous system disorders
DIZZINESS
5.2%
12/229
5.3%
12/225
Nervous system disorders
HEADACHE
6.1%
14/229
4.4%
10/225
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
COUGH
4.4%
10/229
0.89%
2/225
Vascular disorders
HYPOTENSION
0.87%
2/229
2.2%
5/225

Additional Information

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