Gout showdown: which treatment strategy wins?

NCT ID NCT04875702

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing two common ways to manage gout: one that aims to lower uric acid levels to a specific target, and another that treats flare symptoms as they happen. Researchers will track 650 adults with gout over two years to see which approach leads to fewer gout attacks and better overall health. The goal is to find out which strategy works best for patients in everyday care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Allopurinol (a medication to lower uric acid), along with anti-inflammatory drugs (naproxen, colchicine, prednisone) for symptom control
What this could lead to: If successful, this trial could show that one approach to managing gout is clearly better than the other, helping doctors and patients choose the most effective strategy to reduce painful flares and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a phase 4 trial comparing existing strategies, not testing a new breakthrough treatment. The results may show no major difference between the two approaches, or the benefits may vary widely among individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gout

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GOUT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston Medical Center (BMC)
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02119, United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
NYU Langone
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10010, United States
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

South Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
UCLA Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
West Virginia University (Including Mobile Clinical Trials Unit)
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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