Do You Suffer From Gout?
Gout is a condition that affects over 3 million people in the United States. If you are one of the many people who suffer from this condition, then you know it can be a very painful ailment that can often come on quite suddenly.
During a gout flare-up, joints often become swollen and tender, and redness and warmth are common. Often, the pain can feel so severe during an attack that the lightest touch feels unbearable.
Our clinic is seeking qualified candidates to participate in a research study to find better treatment options for gout.
Common Symptoms of Gout
Symptoms vary, but most often include:
INTENSE PAIN, SWELLING, AND TENDERNESS
Though pain in the big toe is the most commonly affected area, flares can occur in other joints such as the knees, wrists, ankles, fingers, and other toes for over 10 years.
FLARE-UPS CAN LAST UP TO 12 HOURS
The intense pain usually lasts up to 12 hours, often overnight, and then gradually becomes more manageable.
THE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT CAN LINGER
Pain from a flare-up can last up to a few weeks. While it gradually fades, the affected area is typically swollen, tender, and red.
Please carefully read the criteria below to see if you may qualify for the trial:
- Must be 18 – 65 years of age.
- You must have a diagnosis of symptomatic Gout or had 3 gout flares in the previous 18 mo. or have one gout tophus or gouty arthritis
- Have a history of trying Allopurinol or willing to be on this medication for at least 4 weeks
- Have a Uric Acid level of > or = to 7.5 mg
- Must be taking or agree to start Colchicine daily or Naproxen
- No history of cancer in the last 5 years (excluding basal cell carcinoma)
- A time commitment for study visits at our clinic in The Woodlands, Texas
Please carefully read the criteria below to see if you may qualify for the trial:
- Must be 18 – 65 years of age.
- You must have a diagnosis of symptomatic Gout or had 3 gout flares in the previous 18 mo. or have one gout tophus or gouty arthritis
- Have a history of trying Allopurinol or willing to be on this medication for at least 4 weeks
- Have a Uric Acid level of > or = to 7.5 mg
- Must be taking or agree to start Colchicine daily or Naproxen
- No history of cancer in the last 5 years (excluding basal cell carcinoma)
- A time commitment for study visits at our clinic in The Woodlands, Texas
Contact Us To See If You Qualify
If you have been diagnosed with gout, you may be a candidate for participation in a new clinical trial using an alternative treatment. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our research staff by clicking the button below or calling (346) 263-0642.
