Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Safety of Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone in Participants With Moderate to Severe Hypertension (NCT NCT00818883)

NCT ID: NCT00818883

Last Updated: 2012-02-07

Results Overview

The change in sitting trough clinic systolic blood pressure measured at each week indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Systolic blood pressure is the average of the 3 serial trough sitting systolic blood pressure measurements.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

609 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Results posted on

2012-02-07

Participant Flow

Participants enrolled at 66 investigative sites in the Russian Federation and the United States from 20 January 2009 to 30 November 2009.

Participants with patients with moderate to severe essential hypertension were enrolled in one of 2, once-daily (QD) treatment groups.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Overall Study
STARTED
303
306
Overall Study
COMPLETED
252
260
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
51
46

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
28
19
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
2
2
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
3
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
16
14
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
0
2
Overall Study
Other
2
7

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Safety of Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone in Participants With Moderate to Severe Hypertension

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=306 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Total
n=609 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
56.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.79 • n=99 Participants
55.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.97 • n=107 Participants
56.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.88 • n=206 Participants
Age, Customized
<45 years
43 participants
n=99 Participants
50 participants
n=107 Participants
93 participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Customized
Between 45 and 64 years
189 participants
n=99 Participants
195 participants
n=107 Participants
384 participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Customized
≥65 years
71 participants
n=99 Participants
61 participants
n=107 Participants
132 participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
158 Participants
n=99 Participants
155 Participants
n=107 Participants
313 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
145 Participants
n=99 Participants
151 Participants
n=107 Participants
296 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
40 Participants
n=99 Participants
28 Participants
n=107 Participants
68 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
173 Participants
n=99 Participants
184 Participants
n=107 Participants
357 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
90 Participants
n=99 Participants
94 Participants
n=107 Participants
184 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
6 participants
n=99 Participants
1 participants
n=107 Participants
7 participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 participants
n=99 Participants
2 participants
n=107 Participants
5 participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 participants
n=99 Participants
0 participants
n=107 Participants
1 participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
46 participants
n=99 Participants
38 participants
n=107 Participants
84 participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
252 participants
n=99 Participants
265 participants
n=107 Participants
517 participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
5 participants
n=99 Participants
0 participants
n=107 Participants
5 participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 participants
n=99 Participants
0 participants
n=107 Participants
0 participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
213 participants
n=99 Participants
214 participants
n=107 Participants
427 participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Russian Federation
90 participants
n=99 Participants
92 participants
n=107 Participants
182 participants
n=206 Participants
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Moderate impairment
23 participants
n=99 Participants
24 participants
n=107 Participants
47 participants
n=206 Participants
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Mild impairment
180 participants
n=99 Participants
184 participants
n=107 Participants
364 participants
n=206 Participants
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Normal
100 participants
n=99 Participants
98 participants
n=107 Participants
198 participants
n=206 Participants
Weight
87.60 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.181 • n=99 Participants
90.61 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.252 • n=107 Participants
89.11 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.260 • n=206 Participants
Height
168.9 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.08 • n=99 Participants
168.8 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.69 • n=107 Participants
168.9 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.88 • n=206 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)
30.7 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.12 • n=99 Participants
31.8 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.10 • n=107 Participants
31.2 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.13 • n=206 Participants
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Status
24 participants
n=99 Participants
24 participants
n=107 Participants
48 participants
n=206 Participants
Diabetes status
31 participants
n=99 Participants
35 participants
n=107 Participants
66 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in sitting trough clinic systolic blood pressure measured at each week indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Systolic blood pressure is the average of the 3 serial trough sitting systolic blood pressure measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic Blood Pressure
Week 6 (n=295; n=292)
-35.1 mmHg
Standard Error 0.97
-29.5 mmHg
Standard Error 0.98
Change From Baseline in Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic Blood Pressure
Week 10 (n=295; n=292)
-37.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.91
-32.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.91

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in sitting trough clinic diastolic blood pressure measured at each week indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Diastolic blood pressure is the average of the 3 serial trough sitting systolic blood pressure measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in Trough, Sitting, Clinic Diastolic Blood Pressure
Week 6 (n=295; n=292)
-15.0 mmHg
Standard Error 0.55
-11.2 mmHg
Standard Error 0.55
Change From Baseline in Trough, Sitting, Clinic Diastolic Blood Pressure
Week 10 (n=295; n=292)
-16.4 mmHg
Standard Error 0.50
-13.7 mmHg
Standard Error 0.51

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in trough systolic blood pressure measured at each week indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The trough is the average of all measurements recorded from 22 to 24 hours after dosing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Systolic Blood Pressure (22 to 24 Hours After Dosing) as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179, n=162)
-25.7 mmHg
Standard Error 1.11
-18.4 mmHg
Standard Error 1.16
Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Systolic Blood Pressure (22 to 24 Hours After Dosing) as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227, n=230)
-25.6 mmHg
Standard Error 0.91
-21.4 mmHg
Standard Error 0.90

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in trough diastolic blood pressure measured at each week indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The trough is the average of all measurements recorded from 22 to 24 hours after dosing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Diastolic Blood Pressure (22 to 24 Hours After Dosing) as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-15.2 mmHg
Standard Error 0.70
-10.6 mmHg
Standard Error 0.74
Change From Baseline in Mean Trough Diastolic Blood Pressure (22 to 24 Hours After Dosing) as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-15.1 mmHg
Standard Error 0.63
-12.7 mmHg
Standard Error 0.62

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure measured at each visit indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 24-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded for 24 hours after dosing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179, n=162)
-25.7 mmHg
Standard Error 0.92
-19.9 mmHg
Standard Error 0.97
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Systolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227, n=230)
-26.6 mmHg
Standard Error 0.80
-22.4 mmHg
Standard Error 0.79

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in 24-hour mean diastolic blood pressure measured at each visit indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 24-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded for 24 hours after dosing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-14.7 mmHg
Standard Error 0.59
-10.9 mmHg
Standard Error 0.62
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-15.2 mmHg
Standard Error 0.53
-12.6 mmHg
Standard Error 0.53

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in daytime (6am to 10pm) mean systolic blood pressure measured at each visit including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Daytime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in the Mean Daytime (6 AM to 10 PM) Systolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-27.0 mmHg
Standard Error 0.95
-20.2 mmHg
Standard Error 1.00
Change From Baseline in the Mean Daytime (6 AM to 10 PM) Systolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-27.5 mmHg
Standard Error 0.82
-22.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.82

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in daytime (6am to 10pm) mean diastolic blood pressure measured at each visit including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Daytime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 6 am and 10 pm.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in the Mean Daytime (6 AM to 10 PM) Diastolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-15.4 mmHg
Standard Error 0.62
-11.1 mmHg
Standard Error 0.65
Change From Baseline in the Mean Daytime (6 AM to 10 PM) Diastolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-15.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.55
-12.9 mmHg
Standard Error 0.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in nighttime (12am to 6am) mean systolic blood pressure measured at each visit indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Nighttime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 12 am and 6 am.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in the Mean Nighttime (12 AM to 6 AM) Systolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-23.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.87
-21.1 mmHg
Standard Error 0.87
Change From Baseline in the Mean Nighttime (12 AM to 6 AM) Systolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-21.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.98
-18.8 mmHg
Standard Error 1.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in nighttime (12am to 6am) mean diastolic blood pressure measured at each visit indicated including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. Nighttime mean is the average of all measurements recorded between the hours of 12 am and 6 am.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in the Mean Nighttime (12 AM to 6 AM) Diastolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-12.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.64
-10.3 mmHg
Standard Error 0.67
Change From Baseline in the Mean Nighttime (12 AM to 6 AM) Diastolic Blood Pressure as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-13.8 mmHg
Standard Error 0.60
-11.9 mmHg
Standard Error 0.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in the 12-hour mean systolic blood pressure measured at each visit including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 12-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded in the first 12 hours after dosing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in the Mean Systolic Blood Pressure at 0 to 12 Hours After Dosing as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-27.7 mmHg
Standard Error 0.99
-20.6 mmHg
Standard Error 1.04
Change From Baseline in the Mean Systolic Blood Pressure at 0 to 12 Hours After Dosing as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-28.0 mmHg
Standard Error 0.86
-23.2 mmHg
Standard Error 0.86

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 6 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

The change in the 12-hour mean diastolic blood pressure measured at each visit including final visit relative to baseline. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day and night. The 12-hour mean is the average of all measurements recorded in the first 12 hours after dosing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Change From Baseline in the Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure at 0 to 12 Hours After Dosing as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 6 (n=179; n=162)
-15.7 mmHg
Standard Error 0.65
-11.1 mmHg
Standard Error 0.68
Change From Baseline in the Mean Diastolic Blood Pressure at 0 to 12 Hours After Dosing as Measured by Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Week 10 (n=227; n=230)
-16.0 mmHg
Standard Error 0.59
-12.9 mmHg
Standard Error 0.58

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

Percentage of participants who achieve a clinic systolic blood pressure response measured at each week indicated, defined as \<140mm Hg without diabetes or chronic kidney disease or \<130/mm Hg with diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Systolic blood pressure is the average of the 3 serial trough sitting systolic blood pressure measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 2 (n=283; n=276)
33.2 percentage of participants
34.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 4 (n=292; n=289)
68.2 percentage of participants
54.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 6 (n=295; n=292)
71.9 percentage of participants
58.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 8 (n=295; n=292)
79.7 percentage of participants
65.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 10 (n=295; n=292)
76.9 percentage of participants
69.9 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

Percentage of participants who achieve a clinic diastolic blood pressure response measured at each week indicated, defined as \<90 mm Hg for participants without diabetes or chronic kidney disease or \<80 mm Hg for participants with diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Diastolic blood pressure is the average of the 3 serial trough sitting diastolic blood pressure measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Diastolic Blood Pressure Target, Defined as <90 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <80 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease.
Week 2 (n=283; n=276)
49.1 percentage of participants
41.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Diastolic Blood Pressure Target, Defined as <90 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <80 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease.
Week 4 (n=292; n=289)
71.9 percentage of participants
57.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Diastolic Blood Pressure Target, Defined as <90 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <80 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease.
Week 6 (n=295; n=292)
76.6 percentage of participants
59.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Diastolic Blood Pressure Target, Defined as <90 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <80 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease.
Week 8 (n=295; n=292)
81.4 percentage of participants
72.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Diastolic Blood Pressure Target, Defined as <90 mm Hg for Participants Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <80 mm Hg for Participants With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease.
Week 10 (n=295; n=292)
82.7 percentage of participants
75.0 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8 and Week 10.

Population: Full analysis set, defined as all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of active single-blind or double-blind study medication, with both a baseline value and at least 1 value during the treatment period, with last observation carried forward.

Percentage of participants who achieve both a clinic systolic and diastolic blood pressure response measured at each week indicated, defined as \<140/90 mm Hg for participants without diabetes or chronic kidney disease or \<130/80 mm Hg for participants with diabetes or chronic kidney disease\[GFR \<60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or urinary albumin:creatinine ratio (UACR) \>200 mg albumin/g creatinine at Screening.\] Systolic/diastolic blood pressure is the average of the 3 serial trough sitting systolic/diastolic blood pressure measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 Participants
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140/90 mm Hg Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130/80 mm Hg With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 2 (n=283; n=276)
27.2 percentage of participants
24.6 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140/90 mm Hg Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130/80 mm Hg With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 4 (n=292; n=289)
58.6 percentage of participants
45.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140/90 mm Hg Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130/80 mm Hg With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 6 (n=295; n=292)
64.1 percentage of participants
45.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140/90 mm Hg Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130/80 mm Hg With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 8 (n=295; n=292)
72.5 percentage of participants
59.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Reached Their Trough, Sitting, Clinic Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Targets, Defined as <140/90 mm Hg Without Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease or <130/80 mm Hg With Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease
Week 10 (n=295; n=292)
71.5 percentage of participants
62.3 percentage of participants

Adverse Events

Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 79 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 68 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 participants at risk
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 participants at risk
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Cardiac disorders
Angina unstable
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery occlusion
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery stenosis
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
General disorders
Sudden death
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.33%
1/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
General disorders
Chest discomfort
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
General disorders
Chest pain
0.00%
0/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.33%
1/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.33%
1/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Breast cancer
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular accident
0.00%
0/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.33%
1/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.00%
0/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.33%
1/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute
0.00%
0/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.33%
1/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure chronic
0.33%
1/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.00%
0/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
0.33%
1/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg/Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg QD
n=302 participants at risk
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg combination tablet, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide placebo-matching tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of chlorthalidone will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Azilsartan Medoxomil 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg QD
n=303 participants at risk
Azilsartan medoxomil 40 mg, tablets, orally, once daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, tablets, orally, once daily for up to 10 weeks. For participants who do not achieve target blood pressure by Week 6, the dose of hydrochlorothiazide will be increased for the remaining 4 weeks of treatment.
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
12.6%
38/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
8.9%
27/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
12.3%
37/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
10.6%
32/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.3%
16/302 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.
5.3%
16/303 • Treatment-emergent adverse events are adverse events that started after the first dose of double-blind study drug and no more than 14 days (or 30 days for a serious adverse event) after the last dose of double-blind study drug.
At each visit the investigator had to document any occurrence of adverse events and abnormal laboratory findings. Any event spontaneously reported by the participant or observed by the investigator was recorded, irrespective of the relation to study treatment.

Additional Information

Sr. VP, Clinical Science

Takeda Global Research and Development Center, Inc.

Phone: 800-778-2860

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The first study related publication will be a multi-center publication submitted within 24 months after conclusion or termination of a study at all sites. After such multi site publication, all proposed site publications and presentations will be submitted to sponsor for review 60 days in advance of publication. Site will remove Sponsor confidential information unrelated to study results. Sponsor can delay a proposed publication for another 60 days to preserve intellectual property.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

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