Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study to Evaluate the Long-term Use of Valsartan in Children 6 Months to 5 Years Old With Hypertension (NCT NCT00457626)

NCT ID: NCT00457626

Last Updated: 2021-09-05

Results Overview

Sitting blood pressure was measured using a calibrated standard sphygmomanometer after the participant remained in sitting position for 5 minutes at clinic during the visit. The repeat sitting measurements were made at 1-2 minute intervals and the mean of three sitting systolic blood pressure (SSBP) measurements were used as the average sitting office blood pressure for that visit. Negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

66 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to Week 26

Results posted on

2021-09-05

Participant Flow

The study was conducted at 35 investigative sites in 10 countries from 9 April 2007 to 25 March 2009.

This study enrolled a total of 66 participants who completed the core study (NCT00435162).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on mean sitting systolic blood pressure (MSSBP) control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
66
Overall Study
COMPLETED
60
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on mean sitting systolic blood pressure (MSSBP) control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
3
Overall Study
Administrative Problems
2
Overall Study
Participant's Condition No Longer Requires Study Drug
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Study to Evaluate the Long-term Use of Valsartan in Children 6 Months to 5 Years Old With Hypertension

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
n=66 Participants
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on mean sitting systolic blood pressure (MSSBP) control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Age, Continuous
3.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.41 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
23 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
43 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 26

Population: The extension set (ESET) included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.

Sitting blood pressure was measured using a calibrated standard sphygmomanometer after the participant remained in sitting position for 5 minutes at clinic during the visit. The repeat sitting measurements were made at 1-2 minute intervals and the mean of three sitting systolic blood pressure (SSBP) measurements were used as the average sitting office blood pressure for that visit. Negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
n=66 Participants
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on MSSBP control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (MSSBP)
Baseline
114.7 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Standard Deviation 9.04
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure (MSSBP)
Change from Baseline at Week 26
-11.2 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Standard Deviation 12.56

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 26

Population: The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.

Sitting blood pressure was measured using a calibrated standard sphygmomanometer after the participant remained in sitting position for 5 minutes at clinic during the visit. The repeat sitting measurements were made at 1-2 minute intervals and the mean of three SDBP measurements were used as the average sitting office blood pressure for that visit. Negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
n=66 Participants
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on MSSBP control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (MSDBP)
Baseline
70.7 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.14
Change From Baseline in Mean Sitting Diastolic Blood Pressure (MSDBP)
Change from Baseline at Week 26
-6.6 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.84

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase

Population: The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.

An AE was defined as any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not related to study drug. A SAE was defined as an event which was fatal or life threatening, required or prolonged hospitalization, was significantly or permanently disabling or incapacitating, constituted a congenital anomaly or a birth defect, or encompassed any other clinically significant event that could jeopardize the participant or require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the aforementioned outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
n=66 Participants
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on MSSBP control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
AEs
38 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
SAEs
4 Participants

Adverse Events

Valsartan Open Label

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 38 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
n=66 participants at risk
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on MSSBP control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Infections and infestations
Viral infection
1.5%
1/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Contusion
1.5%
1/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Head injury
1.5%
1/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound
1.5%
1/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephrotic syndrome
1.5%
1/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Valsartan Open Label
n=66 participants at risk
Extemporaneous oral suspension prepared from valsartan tablets was administered to participants once daily. The starting dose of valsartan was 1 mg/kg escalated to 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg based on MSSBP control after 2 weeks up to 18 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
4.5%
3/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
3.0%
2/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
4.5%
3/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
General disorders
Pyrexia
16.7%
11/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
7.6%
5/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Ear infection
4.5%
3/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
10.6%
7/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Pharyngitis
4.5%
3/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Rhinitis
4.5%
3/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Tonsillitis
3.0%
2/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
7.6%
5/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
3.0%
2/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Varicella
3.0%
2/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Infections and infestations
Viral infection
6.1%
4/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
3.0%
2/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
4.5%
3/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
6.1%
4/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Urticaria
3.0%
2/66 • Week 8 to Week 26 of Extension Phase
The ESET included all participants who entered the extension study, with administration of at least one dose of open-label study drug.

Additional Information

Study Director

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Phone: 862-778-8300

Results disclosure agreements

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