Gout crystal shrinkage tracked with cutting-edge CT scans
NCT ID NCT03965676
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looks at how urate-lowering therapy reduces gout crystals in the hands and feet of 50 adults with tophaceous gout. Using a special CT scan, researchers measure crystal shrinkage after 6 months of treatment. The goal is to understand what factors help crystals dissolve faster and whether this can repair joint damage.
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Locations
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Radiology Department Lariboisière Hospital
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75010, France
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Reumatology Department Lariboisière Hospital
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75010, France
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