Study identifier:NIS-CSE-ATA-2008/1
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier:N/A
EudraCT identifier:N/A
CTIS identifier:N/A
A REtrospective study on the effects of cAndesartan vs. Losartan on blood pressure, health care consumption and cardiovascuLar events In a "real-liFe" GP sEtting in Sweden
hypertension
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No
Candesartan Cilexetil, Losartan
All
14000
Observational
17 Years +
Allocation: -
Endpoint Classification: -
Intervention Model: -
Masking: -
Primary Purpose: -
Verified 01 Jan 2015 by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
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This study is a Swedish historical cohort study in patients prescribed Atacand or Cozaar for hypertension by selected primary care centres. Data will be extracted anonymously from electronic medical records. In addition, data regarding morbidity and mortality will be collected by merging the cohort with the following national registries: the Hospital Discharge Register (Slutenvårdsregistret), the Cause of Death Register and the Heart Intensive Care Admission (RIKS-HIA)
Location
Location
Uppsala, Sweden
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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1 Candesartan | Drug: Candesartan Cilexetil oral once daily dose Other Name: ATACAND |
2 Losartan | Drug: Losartan once daily oral dose Other Name: COZAAR |
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