Gout Clinical Trial

Is Your Gout Under Control?
Benefits of Joining a Clinical Trial
  • If you decide to take part, you will get the study drug dotinurad and medication to prevent gout flares
  • Study-related medical care throughout the study
  • Compensation and reimbursement for study-related expenses (travel and meals)
gout clinical trial
Gender
Male and Female
Ages
18-75
Status
Enrolling

Overview

Many people who suffer from gout still struggle with symptoms because they cannot tolerate or take common treatments like allopurinol or uricase. A gout clinical trial is testing the effectiveness and safety of the study drug dotinurad at lowering serum uric acid (the waste product that builds up in the blood, leading to gout symptoms).

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About the Study

This gout clinical trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of dotinurad compared with a placebo at lowering serum uric acid—the waste product that causes gout symptoms—in people who still have flare-ups but CANNOT take allopurinol or febuxostat, or for whom intravenous (IV) uricase treatment did not help.

You will also be given colchicine or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to prevent gout flares.

Joining this study is entirely voluntary (which means that participation is completely up to you). If you choose not to take part in this study, it will not impact your current medical care now or in the future. If you participate, you can decide to leave the study at any time and for any reason.

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Who Can Join

You may be able to join this gout clinical trial if you:

  • Are 18 to 75 years of age
  • Have been diagnosed with gout for at least 1 year
  • Still have gout flare-ups and either:
    • Are unable to take allopurinol or febuxostat
    • OR− IV uricase treatment was not effective

*You will need to meet other requirements to join the study.

Not sure if you qualify for this gout clinical trial? That’s okay.

A member of our recruitment team will review your medical history and medications with you to see if this study may be right for you. You may also view qualify for other studies.

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What to Expect

Your participation will last around 44 weeks (about 11 months) and involves 15 study visits.

  • Screening (4 weeks)

You will answer questions about your health and have tests to see if the study is right for you.

  • Treatment Period 2 (12 weeks)

Participants in the dotinurad group will continue to take dotinurad.

Participants in the placebo group will switch to dotinurad.

  • Treatment Period 1 (24 weeks)

Participants will receive either 1 of 3 dotinurad doses or placebo.

  • Follow-up (4 weeks)

Participants will be checked for the effects of treatment and any side effects. Those who finish treatment may join an optional long-term extension study if eligible after completing Treatment Period 2.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

What is a Clinical Trial?

A clinical trial is a research study that evaluates new medications, devices, or treatment approaches to determine if they are safe and effective. Clinical trials help doctors and researchers develop better treatments for current and future patients. All studies follow strict safety guidelines and are carefully monitored.
Each clinical study has specific requirements for participants based on factors such as age, medical history, and current health status. The eligibility criteria in each study protocol are used to identify the volunteers best qualified to participate.
No. Study-related medications, lab tests, and medical visits are provided at no cost to you. Participating in a clinical trial should never require you to pay for study-related care.
Many studies provide compensation for your time and travel. Compensation amounts vary by study and will be fully explained before you decide to enroll.
Health insurance is not required for most clinical trials. All study-related care, procedures, and doctor visits are typically provided at no cost to you.
Participation is completely voluntary. You may choose to leave a clinical trial at any time, for any reason. Your decision will not affect your regular medical care or relationship with your doctor.
Each study has specific eligibility criteria. The best way to find out if you qualify is to complete our online eligibility form or speak directly with a member of our research team.