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A randomized controlled trial of intensive urate-lowering therapy for bone erosion in tophaceous gout

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
gout
Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders
Metabolic and Endocrine - Other metabolic disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12615001219572
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Auckland
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
104
Inclusion Criteria

Gout, as defined by the 2015 ACR-EULAR classification criteria
At least one bone erosion on plain radiographs of the feet
Age over 18 years
Able to provide informed consent
On oral urate-lowering therapy
Serum urate concentrations at or above 0.30mmol/L

Exclusion Criteria

Stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <30mls/min/1.73m2)
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Unstable systemic medical condition
On azathioprine (due to potential interactions with both allopurinol and febuxostat)
On warfarin

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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