Comparing the Effects of Two Beta Blockers,Metoprolol and Nebivolol,on Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Basal Metabolic Rate

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Purpose The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of nebivolol and metoprolol on 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure characteristics and basal metabolic rates in patients with hypertension.
ConditionHypertension
InterventionDrug: Metoprolol
Drug: Nebivolol
PhaseN/A
SponsorUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center
Responsible PartyUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00849810
First ReceivedFebruary 2, 2009
Last UpdatedMarch 18, 2013
Last verifiedMarch 2013

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateFebruary 2, 2009
Last Updated DateMarch 18, 2013
Start DateJanuary 2009
Estimated Primary Completion DateNovember 2010
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresPrimary Outcome is Pre- and Post-treatment Ambulatory Blood Pressure. [Time Frame: 4 weeks (pre- and post-treatment)] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

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Brief TitleComparing the Effects of Two Beta Blockers,Metoprolol and Nebivolol,on Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Basal Metabolic Rate
Official TitleComparative Effects of Nebivolol Versus Metoprolol on 24-hour Blood Pressures and Basal Metabolic Rate: An Open-Label Study
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of nebivolol and metoprolol on 24-hour
ambulatory blood pressure characteristics and basal metabolic rates in patients with
hypertension.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhaseN/A
Study DesignEndpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionHypertension
InterventionDrug: Metoprolol
Metoprolol tablets 25-200 mg daily times four weeks. Nebivolol daily for 4-5 weeks
Other Names:
  • Nebivolol is bystolic
  • Metoprolol is lopressor
Drug: Nebivolol
5 - 20 mg daily, at a stable dose for 4 to 5 weeks
Study Arm (s)Experimental: Metoprolol to nebivolol
metoprolol 25-200mg at a stable daily dose for 4 weeks, then change to nebivolol at a comparable stable dose (5-20 mg) for 4 -5 weeks.

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusTerminated
Estimated Enrollment1
Estimated Completion DateNovember 2010
Estimated Primary Completion DateNovember 2010
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- 18 years old or older

- currently be treated at a University of MS Medical Center Internal Medicine Clinics

- currently taking metoprolol succinate for hypertension

- have their hypertension controlled (<140/90).

Exclusion Criteria:

- uncontrolled hypertension

- severe renal or moderate hepatic impairment

- currently taking CYP 2D6 inducers/inhibitors

- recent stroke (less than 6 months)

- recent myocardial infarction (less than 6 months)

- congestive heart failure

- diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea

- atrial fibrillation

- arm circumference >50 cm
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00849810
Other Study ID Numbers2009-0002
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeYes
Information Provided ByUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center
Study SponsorUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Principal Investigator: Deborah Minor, PharmD University of Mississippi Medical Center
Verification DateMarch 2013

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39216