Overview Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren HCTZ vs Ramipril in Obese Patients (BMI ≥ 30) With Stage 2 Hypertension Status: Completed Trial end date: 2009-03-01 Target enrollment: Participant gender: Summary Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) vs Ramipril in Obese patients (BMI ≥ 30) with Stage 2 Hypertension Phase: Phase 4 Details Lead Sponsor: NovartisTreatments: HydrochlorothiazideRamipril