Study Utilizing Rilonacept in Gout Exacerbations

Summary

This purpose of this clinical research was to determine the efficacy and safety of an experimental drug called Rilonacept in participants with an acute gout attack. Participants participated in this study for 30 days. Rilonacept alone was being compared with Indomethacin alone and the combination of Rilonacept plus Indomethacin in treating acute gout flares.

Timeline

Start

2009-03

Primary completion

2010-02

Completion

2010-02

Publications

• Terkeltaub RA, Schumacher HR, Carter JD, Baraf HS, Evans RR, Wang J, King-Davis S, Weinstein SP. Rilonacept in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis: a randomized, controlled clinical trial using indomethacin as the active comparator. Arthritis Res Ther. 2013 Feb 1;15(1):R25. doi: 10.1186/ar4159.

Drugs

Indications