Gout Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have signed a consent form agreeing to take part before any study activities begin
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- Your weight is within a moderate range relative to your height (BMI between 17.5 and 40)
- Your blood uric acid level is higher than normal (above 405 μmol/l or 6.8 mg/dl)
- You are willing to stop regularly taking probiotic supplements or eating/drinking probiotic-containing foods (such as fermented foods and drinks like kombucha or yoghurt with live cultures) for the duration of the study
- You are willing to stop regularly using supplements or medicines that are known to affect your digestive system or inflammation levels during the study
Who may not be able to join:
- You have had a gout flare-up within the last month
- You have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
- You have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
- You currently have a diagnosed psychiatric condition or syndrome
- You currently have a diagnosed neurodegenerative disease (such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's)
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have had complicated surgery on your digestive system in the past
- You have had part or all of your small intestine or colon removed
- You have regularly been using uric acid-lowering medications (other than allopurinol) in the month before joining
- You have taken antibiotic or corticosteroid medicines (by mouth or injection) in the four months before joining
- You have regularly used anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) in the last month, except for low-dose aspirin
- You drink more than 9 standard alcoholic drinks per week, or more than 4 on any single occasion
- You have regularly used probiotic or prebiotic supplements in the month before joining
- You have any other condition or take any medication that the lead doctor believes could significantly affect the study results (confirm with trial site)
⚠️ 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.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Effect of a 6-week intake of a probiotic product on blood urate levels in hyperuricaemic individuals compared to placebo
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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.