Can a Nurse's call keep gout in check? new trial tests digital support

NCT ID NCT06971146

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This Danish trial tests whether nurse-led telehealth support helps people with gout stick to their urate-lowering medication and maintain healthy uric acid levels. 200 adults who have already reached target levels will be randomly assigned to either usual care or a support program where they can choose app reminders, letters, texts, or phone calls from a nurse. The main goal is to see if more people in the support group keep their uric acid under control after one year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nurse-led telehealth support (app, letter, SMS, or phone)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, flexible way to help people with gout stay on track with their medication and avoid flare-ups.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial focused on support strategies, not a new drug. The results may not apply to all gout patients or healthcare systems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arthritis, Gouty gout

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADHERENCE DIGITAL HEALTH GOUT ARTHRITIS GOUT INITIATING URATE-LOWERINGURATE-LOWERING THERAPY HEALTH LITERACY TELEHEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aarhus University Hospital
RECRUITING

Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
Gødstrup Hospital
RECRUITING

Herning, 7400, Denmark
Horsens Hospital
RECRUITING

Horsens, 8700, Denmark
Randers Hospital
RECRUITING

Randers, 8930, Denmark
Silkeborg Hospital
RECRUITING

Silkeborg, 8600, Denmark

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