Let's Work Together to Reduce the Burden
Consider Joining a Clinical Research Study for Chronic Gout
Let's Work Together to Reduce the Burden
Consider Joining a Clinical Research Study for Chronic Gout
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
You, or someone you care for, may be able to take part if you/they:
- Are 18 to 85 years of age
- Have a history of gout, with or without tophi
- Have had at least 2 gout flares in the
past year (12 months).
ABOUT GOUT
Gout is a form of arthritis (a disease that affects joints). Gout happens when the body has too much uric acid. This extra uric acid creates crystals that build around and settle in the joints. The build-up of uric acid causes attacks (also called flares) of painful and swollen joints, and tophi (swollen growths around joints).
ABOUT THE REDUCE-2 STUDY
This study is looking at a study drug to see how safe it is and whether it works to reduce flares and prevent or reduce tophi in people with chronic gout. The study drug will be compared with a placebo. The placebo looks the same as the study drug but contains no active medication. The study drug and placebo will together be called the “study medication.”
What will the REDUCE-2 Study involve?
If you take part, you will be in the study for about 14 months. You will have up to 11 visits to the study center.
A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study involving human volunteers to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new drug or treatment. Clinical trials are essential for evaluating the benefits and risks of medical interventions, ultimately informing healthcare decisions and regulatory approvals.
As a clinical trial or observational study participant, your responsibilities and what you will be required to do can vary depending on the study, its objectives, and the phase of the trial.
Some common activities and responsibilities you may encounter as a participant include: diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, doctor visits, dietary changes, exercise and/or other lifestyle changes. Observational studies often involve minimal effort, such as completing questionnaires, sharing test results, maintaining a diet or exercise log.
Joining a clinical trial can provide access to cutting-edge treatments, close medical monitoring, and an opportunity to contribute to medical knowledge. Participants may experience improved health outcomes and specialized care while potentially receiving compensation for volunteering.
Clinical trials are designed with a strong emphasis on the safety of participants, and multiple safeguards are in place to minimize risks, including careful study design, oversight by institutional review boards and routine monitoring of study data by independent experts. Researchers must inform participants of the risks, benefits and/or side effects they discover.
Yes, you can drop out of a clinical trial study at any time, and you have the right to do so without facing any penalties or consequences. This is often referred to as "withdrawal of consent."
Voluntary participation is a fundamental principle of clinical research. You are not obligated to continue in a trial if you no longer wish to do so.
Determining your eligibility to participate in a clinical trial involves a thorough evaluation of specific eligibility criteria set forth by the study's researchers and sponsors. The criteria help define the patient population being studied and are designed to protect the safety of participants in the trial.
Providing accurate information about your medical history and health status is crucial for your safety and the integrity of the research. If you are not eligible for one trial, you may still be eligible for other trials in the future, so it's worth exploring your options if you are interested in participating in clinical research.
Yes, we do! Have a friend or family member who may also want to participate in one of our studies?
For qualifying studies, we offer a $25 gift card for each friend or family member that you refer. Restrictions apply. Please ask about our referral program during your screening visit.