Evaluating AJU-C52 for treating essential hypertension

A Randomized, Double-blind, Multi-center, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AJU-C52 in Compared With C52R1M for Essential Hypertension Patients in Inappropriately Controlled on C52R1L Treatment

Phase 3 Interventional AJU Pharm Co., Ltd. · NCT06416865

This study is testing a new treatment called AJU-C52 to see if it can help people with high blood pressure who aren't getting good results from their current medication.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment190 (estimated)
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAJU Pharm Co., Ltd. Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT06416865 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This Phase III clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of AJU-C52 in patients with essential hypertension who have not achieved adequate blood pressure control with the current treatment, C52R1L. The study employs a randomized, double-blind, multi-center approach to compare the effects of AJU-C52 against a combination treatment of C52R1M. Participants will be closely monitored for changes in blood pressure and any adverse effects throughout the trial period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 19 years or older diagnosed with essential hypertension who have not achieved adequate blood pressure control.

Not a fit: Patients with secondary hypertension, cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, or a history of malignant tumors within the last five years may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients struggling to control their essential hypertension.

How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies evaluating new antihypertensive treatments have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged ≤19 years.
* Those who voluntarily signed the informed consent to participate in this study.
* A patient diagnosed with essential hypertension or Patients taking hypertension medication
* Those who are eligible for adequate blood pressure criteria during screening tests: Naïve patient-160 mmHg≤MSSBP\<200 mmHg and MSDBP\<110 mmHg/Patients taking hypertension medication-140 mmHg≤MSSBP\<200 mmHg and MSDBP\<110 mmHg

Exclusion Criteria:

* At the screening visit (Visit 1), patients had 3 blood pressure measurements in the arm with the higher average MSSBP, those whose maximum and minimum blood pressure differences are MSSBP 20 mmHg and MSDBP 10 mmHg
* Secondary hypertension patients or those with a history of suspected secondary hypertension
* Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease
* Those with a history of malignant tumor within 5 years

Where this trial is running

Seoul

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Essential Hypertension
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.