CompletedPhase 4

The Effect of Nebivolol in Hypertensive Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

United States39 participantsStarted 2008-05

Plain-language summary

This study is being done to see if the blood pressure lowering effect of an approved drug nebivolol is comparable to that of another approved drug carvedilol for the treatment of hypertension in patients who have coronary artery disease.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female ambulatory outpatients 18 to 85 of age at screening * Coronary artery disease as defined by: status post myocardial infarction (heart attack) greater than 14 days post event with no upper time limit (and followed by stress testing with additional imaging (echocardiographic or nuclear) within the 12 months prior to enrollment) and/or angiographic evidence of one or more major coronary arteries narrowing of greater than 50% and/or a history of percutaneous or surgical coronary revascularization greater than 4 months after that procedure at the time of enrollment. * Qualifying blood pressure criteria for study entry and for randomization * Willing to adhere to exercise stress (treadmill) tests Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable angina within 7 days of screening * Potential coronary surgical/intervention within the next 6 months * Have any form of secondary hypertension * Have a history of hypersensitivity to nebivolol, metoprolol, carvedilol, or any beta blocker

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Peripheral Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

Timeframe: 18 weeks post initiation of randomized treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00673075

SponsorForest Laboratories

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-09

Results submitted2010-09-02

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Hypertension trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.