PREventative Study Against URate-lowering Drug-induced Gout Exacerbations 1

Summary

The purpose of this clinical research study was to determine the safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called rilonacept in subjects with gout who are beginning allopurinol treatment for gout. Subjects will participate in this study for approximately 22 weeks. Rilonacept is being studied for use in preventing allopurinol-induced gout flares.

Timeline

Start

2009-02

Primary completion

2010-05

Completion

2010-06

Publications

• Schumacher HR Jr, Evans RR, Saag KG, Clower J, Jennings W, Weinstein SP, Yancopoulos GD, Wang J, Terkeltaub R. Rilonacept (interleukin-1 trap) for prevention of gout flares during initiation of uric acid-lowering therapy: results from a phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, confirmatory efficacy study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2012 Oct;64(10):1462-70. doi: 10.1002/acr.21690.

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