Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Aortic Stenosis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-99
SponsorInstitut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, University Laval

About this trial

This study is intended to investigate the effect of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) on mild-to-moderate aortic stenosis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Mild to moderate aortic stenosis (peak aortic jet velocity ≥2.5 and <4m/s)

Normal left ventricular ejection fraction (i.e. ≥50%)

Systolic blood pressure >110 mmHg

Diastolic blood pressure >70 mmHg

Disqualifiers

More than mild aortic or mitral regurgitation, or mitral stenosis

Current use or documented indication for renin-angiotensin system medication or Aliskiren

Known allergy or intolerance to angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

Alzheimer, dementia or known non-compliant patient

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

144 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators