If you have gout, you may want to participate in clinical trials or studies. Your participation can help researchers better understand gout and find new ways to better diagnose, safely treat and prevent the disease. Clinical trials are a necessary step in gaining approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for drug use.
Clinical Trial Seeks 350 People with Hyperuricema –
Tigulixostat, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, will be studied in a clinical trial. LG Chem is looking for 350 participants from several different regions.
The Phase 3 clinical trial intends to test the drug’s effectiveness for six months in people with hyperuricemia versus those who are given a placebo.
Find out who is eligible and how patients can sign up here.
If you are interested in learning about other available clinical trials, visit ClinicalTrials.gov. You can use the search feature to look for clinical studies involving gout and other related health issues.
You can also visit the CenterWatch Clinical Trials Resource Center to learn more about clinical research and new medical therapies for treating gout and rheumatology-related conditions.
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