New gout pill shows promise in large trial

NCT ID NCT06439602

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 3 study tested AR882, a drug designed to lower uric acid levels in people with gout. Over 800 participants took either a 50 mg or 75 mg dose of AR882 or a placebo daily for 12 months. The main goal was to see if AR882 could bring uric acid below 6 mg/dL at 6 months, which is key to preventing gout flares. The trial is complete, but results are not yet public.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AR882 (a drug to lower uric acid)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new daily pill to control gout by keeping uric acid levels low and reducing painful flares.

What could go wrong

This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. The drug may cause side effects or not work better than existing treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arthritis, Gouty gout Hyperuricemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (101)

    Aurora, Colorado, 80014, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (102)

    Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (103)

    Miami, Florida, 33176, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (104)

    Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (105)

    Detroit, Michigan, 48076, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (106)

    Foley, Alabama, 36535, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (107)

    Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (110)

    Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States

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    Hampton, Virginia, 23666, United States

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    Phoenix, Arizona, 85037, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (114)

    Tempe, Arizona, 85281, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (115)

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (116)

    Graham, Texas, 76450, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (117)

    Encinitas, California, 92024, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (118)

    Hampton, Virginia, 23666, United States

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    Kansas City, Missouri, 64151, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (120)

    Hatboro, Pennsylvania, 19040, United States

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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    River Forest, Illinois, 48109, United States

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (124)

    Tomball, Texas, 77377, United States

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    Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566, United States

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    Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States

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    DeLand, Florida, 32720, United States

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    Plano, Texas, 75024, United States

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    Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States

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    El Cajon, California, 92108, United States

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    Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702, United States

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    Boise, Idaho, 83713, United States

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    Winchester, Virginia, 22601, United States

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    Missouri City, Texas, 77459, United States

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    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410, United States

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    Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91730, United States

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    Anchorage, Alaska, 99508, United States

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    Shelby, North Carolina, 28150, United States

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    Bountiful, Utah, 98021, United States

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, United States

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    Ogden, Utah, 84405, United States

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    Dayton, Ohio, 45429, United States

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    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572, United States

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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    Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States

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    Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740, United States

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    Winter Haven, Florida, 33880, United States

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    Olive Branch, Mississippi, 38654-3514, United States

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    Wichita, Kansas, 67207, United States

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    Maitland, Florida, 32751, United States

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    Palmetto Bay, Florida, 91355, United States

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    Brooklyn, New York, 11215, United States

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    Peoria, Arizona, 85381, United States

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    Valencia, California, 28277, United States

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    Lilburn, Georgia, 30047, United States

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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    Camberwell, Victoria, 3124, Australia

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    Botany, New South Wales, 2019, Australia

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    Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

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    Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010, New Zealand

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    Auckland, New Zealand, 0632, New Zealand

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    Nelson, New Zealand, 7011, New Zealand

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    Hamilton, Hamilton, 3200, New Zealand

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    Taipei, Taiwan, 11217, Taiwan

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (401)

    Taoyuan City, Taiwan, 333, Taiwan

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (402)

    Taichung, 402, Taiwan

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (403)

    Taipei, Taiwan, 112, Taiwan

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (404)

    Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 833, Taiwan

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (405)

    Hualien City, Taiwan, 97002, Taiwan

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (406)

    Kaohsiung City, 813, Taiwan

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (500)

    Hong Kong, Central, Hong Kong

  • Arthrosi Investigative Site (501)

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong