Gout drug pegloticase gets a shot in the arm: new subcutaneous option tested

NCT ID NCT07388498

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Amgen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection of pegloticase works as well as the standard intravenous (IV) infusion for people with uncontrolled gout. About 270 adults will receive either the shot or the IV, both with weekly methotrexate. The goal is to see if uric acid levels stay normal for most of the sixth month of treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance

pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA) with methotrexate

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more convenient subcutaneous injection option for controlling gout, reducing the need for intravenous infusions.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 3 trial, but results may not confirm superiority or non-inferiority of the SC route. Risks include injection site reactions and allergic reactions.

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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.

UNCONTROLLED GOUT

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Accellacare Salisbury
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Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144, United States
Advanced Clinical Research
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Miami, Florida, 33156, United States
Altoona Center for Clinical Research
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Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635, United States
Arthritis Northwest Professional Limited Liability Company
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Spokane, Washington, 99204, United States
Articularis Healthcare Group Inc dba Low Country Rheumatology
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Summerville, South Carolina, 29486, United States
Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
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Bay Pines, Florida, 33744, United States
Be Well Clinical Studies
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Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States
Biopharma Informatic, LLC
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Katy, Texas, 77494, United States
Buffalo Rheumatology and Medicine
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Orchard Park, New York, 14127, United States
Cape Fear Arthritis Care, PLLC
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Leland, North Carolina, 28451, United States
Caribbean Health Research Center
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San Juan, 00917, Puerto Rico
Carolina Research Center Inc
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Shelby, North Carolina, 28150, United States
Charter Research
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Chicago, Illinois, 60618, United States
ClinPro Research Solutions LLC
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Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States
Conquest Research - Winter Park
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Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States
D and H National Research Centers
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Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
D and H Pompano Research Center
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Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States
D and H Tamarac Research Center
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Tamarac, Florida, 33321, United States
Decision Management International Research
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Pinellas Park, Florida, 33782, United States
Denver Arthritis Clinic PC
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Denver, Colorado, 80230, United States
Entrust Clinical Research
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Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
Epic Clinical Research
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Lewisville, Texas, 75057, United States
Felicidad Medical Research
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Miami, Florida, 33184, United States
Flourish Research Ravenswood
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Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
GCP Clinical Research, LLC
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Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States
Greater Chicago Specialty Physicians
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Schaumburg, Illinois, 60195, United States
Hillcrest Medical Research
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DeLand, Florida, 32720, United States
Homestead Associates In Research Inc
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Homestead, Florida, 33033, United States
Integral Rheumatology and Immunology Specialists
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Plantation, Florida, 33324, United States
Joint and Muscle Research Institute
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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
Kur Research at Columbia Medical Practice
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Columbia, Maryland, 21045, United States
Lynn Health Science Institute
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73111, United States
MD Medical Research
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Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745, United States
Mandeville Private Physicians Group
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Mandeville, Louisiana, 70471, United States
New Generation of Medical Research
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Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
Nodal Medical Center Research
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Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
Onsite Clinical Solutions, LLC
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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
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Anchorage, Alaska, 99508, United States
Overlake Arthritis and Osteoperosis Center
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Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States
Paramount Medical Research and Consulting LLC
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Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 44130, United States
Pharmax Research Clinic
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Miami, Florida, 33126, United States
Pioneer Research Solutions Inc
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Houston, Texas, 77099, United States
Raymond G Murphy Veteran Affairs Medical Center
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108, United States
Research Carolina Elite
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Denver, North Carolina, 28037, United States
Research Physicians Network, LLC
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Houston, Texas, 77089, United States
Shelby Clinical Research
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Shelby, North Carolina, 28150, United States
Solace Clinical Research
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Tustin, California, 92780, United States
Spatium Urgent Care
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Marietta, Georgia, 30066, United States
Triad Clinical Trials, LLC
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Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410, United States
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
Vista Clinical Research
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Newnan, Georgia, 30265, United States
Well Pharma Medical Research Corp
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Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
Willow Rheumatology and Wellness
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Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527, United States