Review of Safety Using Rilonacept in Preventing Gout Exacerbations (RE-SURGE)

Summary

The purpose of this clinical research study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called rilonacept in subjects with gout who are on urate-lowering therapy. Subjects will participate in this study for approximately 20 weeks. Rilonacept is being studied for use in preventing gout flares in subjects on urate-lowering therapy.

Timeline

Start

2009-03

Primary completion

2011-01

Completion

2011-01

Publications

• Sundy JS, Schumacher HR, Kivitz A, Weinstein SP, Wu R, King-Davis S, Evans RR. Rilonacept for gout flare prevention in patients receiving uric acid-lowering therapy: results of RESURGE, a phase III, international safety study. J Rheumatol. 2014 Aug;41(8):1703-11. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.131226. Epub 2014 Jul 15.

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