A Randomized, Double-Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study of AR 14 (AZILSARTAN MEDOXOMIL) Treatment and Withdrawal, Followed by an Open-Label Extension, in Children 6 to Less Than 18 Years of Age With Hypertension
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Hypertension
Sponsor: Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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