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NCT01310673 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Initiation of Allopurinol at First Medical Contact for Acute Attacks of Gout

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
57
Enrollment target

NCT01310673 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 57 participants.

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The verdict

NCT01310673, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
57 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Medical teaching suggests allopurinol should not be initiated in the setting of an acute attack of gout, as rapid lowering of serum urate may exacerbate the attack. This study tests the hypothesis that there is no difference in patient reported daily pain or flair occurrences with early versus delayed institution of allopurinol during an acute gout attack.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Allopurinol

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 57 participants
Start Date 1998-01
Est. Completion 2009-07
Phase Phase 4

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01310673

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01310673 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 57 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which has 15 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT01310673 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01310673 about?

NCT01310673 is a clinical study titled "Initiation of Allopurinol at First Medical Contact for Acute Attacks of Gout". Medical teaching suggests allopurinol should not be initiated in the setting of an acute attack of gout, as rapid lowering of serum urate may exacerbate the attack. This study tests the hypothesis that there is no difference in patient reported daily pain or flair occurrences with early versus delay...

What is the current status of trial NCT01310673?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 57 participants. The study started on 1998-01. Estimated completion is 2009-07.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01310673?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Allopurinol (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01310673?

This trial is sponsored by White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which has 15 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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