Scans may spot gout risk years before first attack
NCT ID NCT05434858
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study follows 21 people with high uric acid but no gout symptoms for up to 5 years. Researchers use ultrasound and CT scans to look for tiny crystal deposits in joints. The goal is to see if these deposits can predict who will later develop painful gout flares.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify who will develop gout before symptoms start, allowing earlier prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small observational study (21 people) with no treatment being tested. Results may not apply to everyone and cannot guarantee prediction accuracy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lille Catholic Hospital
Lille, Hauts-de-France, 59462, France
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