Gout Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are willing and able to give your consent to take part in the trial.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had at least one gout flare-up (attack) in the past 12 months.
- You have been formally diagnosed with gout based on recognised medical guidelines.
- Your blood uric acid level is above a certain threshold (confirm with trial site for exact value).
- You own a smartphone and are able to download and install an app called GoutSMART.
Who may not be able to join:
- You are not able to give your consent to take part.
- You are already on the highest possible dose of uric acid-lowering medication, or you cannot take higher doses because you have had a bad reaction to the medicines allopurinol or febuxostat.
- You have end-stage kidney failure or have had a kidney transplant.
- You are currently taking certain medicines that are known to interact with gout medications, such as azathioprine or mercaptopurine (confirm with trial site if you are unsure whether your medicines are affected).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Philip L Riches, FRCP, PhD, NHS Lothian
Phone: +44 7944625313
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Proportion of participants flare free in 2nd year of trial
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.