Initiation of Allopurinol at First Medical Contact for Acute Attacks of Gout
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
White River Junction VAMC White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center