Living with Gout? Join a No-Cost Gout Research Study
Now Enrolling Ages 18-75 for a Gout Research Study
See If You Qualify
Thank you for your interest in our clinical research study. Please provide your contact details and basic information below so a member of our research team can reach out to discuss the study with you.
- No cost to check eligibility
- No obligation to participate
- A coordinator confirms eligibility by phone
- You can withdraw at any time
This pre-screening does not guarantee enrollment.
Common Questions
What is a clinical trial?
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.
Are clinical trials safe?
Clinical trials are designed with a strong emphasis on participant safety. Multiple safeguards are in place, including careful study design, oversight by institutional review boards, and routine monitoring of study data by independent experts. Researchers must inform participants of any risks, benefits, and side effects they discover.
What are my obligations as a participant?
Responsibilities vary by study but may include diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, doctor visits, and lifestyle changes. Our team will walk you through everything before you commit to anything.
Can I drop out of a study?
Yes. You can withdraw at any time without any penalties or consequences. Voluntary participation is a fundamental principle of clinical research — you are never obligated to continue.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Fill out the short form here and a member of our team will review your information and reach out to discuss the study with you. If you’re not eligible for this trial, you may still qualify for other studies we’re running.
Overview
We are currently enrolling participants for a clinical trial exploring an investigational treatment for gout. Researchers are studying a potential new, non-opioid treatment for people with gout, and your participation is critical to helping discover new ways to potentially manage this condition.
Ready to make a difference?
Take our quick prescreener now and see if you qualify for our research study on gout.
About the Study
Gout flares are not only painful but also can be very frustrating. A lot of people who suffer from gout still struggle with symptoms even when on medication such as allopurinol. This program is evaluating the effectiveness of the study drug, dotinurad, compared to other gout medicine in lowering serum uric acid (the waste product that builds up in the blood, leading to gout symptoms).
Patients Diagnosed with Gout
Patients Diagnosed with Tophaceous Gout
Benefits
Compensation
Reimbursement for reasonable study-related expenses (travel and meals)
Study-Related Care
Monitoring by the study team throughout the study
Medication
Participants will receive: ✅The study drug, dotinurad, or other study-supplied gout medicine; ✅ Medication to prevent gout flares
Who Can Join
18-75 years old
Diagnosed with gout for at least 1 year
Had at least 2 flares in the past 12 months
Currently taking allopurinol (≥300 mg/day or ≥200 mg/day with kidney issues) up to 600 mg/day for at least 3 months prior to screening
BMI is between 18.5 to 45
*Other conditions may apply
Check Your BMI
Enter your details to see if you meet the BMI requirement for this study.
What to Expect
* Eligible participants may receive compensation for completing all required study-related activities.
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