New antibody injection could stop gout flares while lowering uric acid

NCT ID NCT07708181

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests an experimental drug called SSGJ-613, a lab-made antibody, to prevent sudden gout attacks in people who are starting medication to lower uric acid. About 200 adults with frequent gout flares will receive either SSGJ-613 injections or standard colchicine pills for up to 24 weeks. The goal is to see if SSGJ-613 reduces the number of flares better than the current treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an experimental anti-interleukin-1β antibody called SSGJ-613
What this could lead to
If successful, SSGJ-613 could offer a new way to prevent painful gout flares when starting urate-lowering therapy, potentially with fewer doses than daily pills.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with only 200 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug's safety and effectiveness are still unproven, and side effects are possible.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 Years to 75 Years, both male and female. * BMI ≤40 kg/m2. * Meeting the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2015 criteria for the classification of gouty arthritis. * ≥4 acute gout flares within 1 year prior to screening Exclusion Criteria: * Gout caused by radiotherapy/chemotherapy, organ transplantation, tumors, etc. * Evidence/suspicion of infectious/septic arthritis, or other acute inflammatory arthritis. * Presence of severe renal function impairment. * Intolerance of subcutaneous injection. * Known presence or suspicion of active or recurrent bacterial, fungal, or viral infection at the time of enrollment. * Live vaccinations within 8 weeks prior to the start of the study. * Use of forbidden therapy.

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Conditions

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Arthritis, Gouty gout

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