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SynthesisReviews in cardiovascular medicine2025

Efficacy and Safety of Aprocitentan in the Treatment of Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials.

Li Zheng, Ming Liu, Xiaotong Gu, Yatong Zhang, Yan Wang

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Li ZhengDepartment of Pharmacy, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation 731 Hospital, 100074 Beijing, China.
Ming LiuEvidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 730000 Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Xiaotong GuDepartment of Pharmacy, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation 731 Hospital, 100074 Beijing, China.
Yatong ZhangDepartment of Pharmacy, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 100730 Beijing, China.
Yan WangDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 100730 Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9536-6571

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is one of the most prevalent disorders encountered in medical practice, yet effective pharmacotherapy options for resistant hypertension are limited. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of aprocitentan in treating hypertension. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the Cochrane Library databases from inception to June 3, 2024, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the efficacy and safety between aprocitentan and placebo in treating hypertension. According to the dosage of aprocitentan, the study was divided into a low-dose group (10-12.5 mg), medium-dose group (25 mg), and high-dose group (50 mg). Results: This meta-analysis included five RCTs, which incorporated 1224 patients, and displayed that aprocitentan can reduce the mean sitting systolic blood pressure (msSBP) [(low dose subgroup: mean difference (MD): -3.85 mmHg; 95% confidence interval (CI): -7.47 to -0.23; Conclusions: Aprocitentan significantly reduces blood pressure and has a good safety profile. However, it is worth noting that high doses of aprocitentan (50 mg) did not yield better blood pressure-lowering effects.

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aprocitentandual endothelin receptor antagonisthypertensionmeta-analysis

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