New drug combo aims to tame stubborn gout flares
NCT ID NCT05665699
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding an investigational drug called D-0120 to the standard gout medication allopurinol can lower uric acid levels more effectively than allopurinol alone. The trial enrolls adults with gout who have had at least two flares in the past year and whose uric acid is not well controlled with current treatment. Participants receive D-0120 plus allopurinol for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes in uric acid levels and safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- D-0120 (an investigational drug) combined with allopurinol
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination could offer a more effective way to lower uric acid and reduce painful gout flares for people who don't respond well to standard therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase (phase II) trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug combination may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful benefit over existing treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Plantation, Florida, 33324, United States
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Louisville, Kentucky, 40205, United States
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Hendersonville, Tennessee, 37075, United States
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Fort Worth, Texas, 76109, United States
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The Woodlands, Texas, 77382, United States
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Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
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Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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Evergreen Park, Illinois, 60805, United States
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Brownsburg, Indiana, 46254, United States
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Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, United States
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Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804, United States
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Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144, United States
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Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Scottdale, Pennsylvania, 15683, United States
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Bristol, Tennessee, 37620, United States
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Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909, United States
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Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States
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