Gout Arthritis study: Purified Cortophin Gel
Official title Purified Cortrophin® Gel Efficacy and Safety Study of 2 Dose Levels in Patients With Acute Gout Flares
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07346079
What this study is testing
What is Purified Cortophin Gel, 40 U?
An investigational once‑administered gel being studied for the treatment of an acute gout flare.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see how well and safely the gel works at two different doses for a gout flare.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have a sudden gout flare and can receive a single injection.
- What's involved
- Participants receive one injection of either 40 U or 80 U of the gel, then report pain and swelling at 24, 48, and 72 hours and again on day 7.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 7 days with visits on day 0, day 3, and day 7.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 90
You may be able to join if
- Signed informed consent to participate in this study
- Male and female patients, aged 18-85 years
- Meeting the 2015 Gout classification criteria of the ACR/EULAR collaborative initiative
- Onset of current acute gout flare within 5 days prior to study entry
- Body mass index of less than or equal to 45 kg/m2
You likely can't join if
- Patients with scleroderma, osteoporosis, active or recurrent bacterial, fungal or viral infections, ocular herpes simplex, recent surgery (within 2...
- Patients with primary adrenocortical insufficiency or adrenocortical hyperfunction.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, evidence or suspicion of infectious/septic arthritis, or other acute inflammatory arthritis.
- Polyarticular gouty arthritis involving more than 4 joints.
- Participation in another concurrent investigational study within 30 days of randomization or has taken an investigational drug within five times the...
- Previous inclusion in this study.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Signed informed consent to participate in this study
- Male and female patients, aged 18-85 years
- Meeting the 2015 Gout classification criteria of the ACR/EULAR collaborative initiative
- Onset of current acute gout flare within 5 days prior to study entry
- Body mass index of less than or equal to 45 kg/m2
- Baseline pain intensity ≥ 50 mm on the 0-100 mm visual analog scale (VAS)
- History of ≥ 1 gout flares within the 12 months prior to study entry
- Minimum of one episode of being intolerant, or unresponsive to the treatment, see Appendices 2-4.
- The investigator deems the patient is either contraindicated or inappropriate for the treatment. Inappropriateness could be due to anticipated changes in patient status (i.e., such as worsening of comorbidities or use...
- Patients must be willing and capable of using an electronic device (e.g., cellphone) and must have access to a cellphone to be able to complete surveys.
- Patients with scleroderma, osteoporosis, active or recurrent bacterial, fungal or viral infections, ocular herpes simplex, recent surgery (within 2 weeks prior to randomization or have an unhealed operation wound(s))...
- Patients with primary adrenocortical insufficiency or adrenocortical hyperfunction.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, evidence or suspicion of infectious/septic arthritis, or other acute inflammatory arthritis.
- Polyarticular gouty arthritis involving more than 4 joints.
- Participation in another concurrent investigational study within 30 days of randomization or has taken an investigational drug within five times the half-life of that investigational drug has passed.
- Previous inclusion in this study.
- Presence of severe renal function impairment: estimated creatinine clearance \<30 mL/min/1.73m2 (CKD stages 4 and 5).
- Uncontrolled clinically significant hematologic, CNS, hepatic, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, or endocrine disease as deemed by the investigator.
- Presence of any medical or psychological condition or laboratory result that might create risk to the patients (or interfere with the patient's ability to comply with the protocol requirements, or to complete the study)...
- Prior or current treatment with any ACTH product.
- Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women. Women of childbearing age are required to be using an acceptable method of contraception.
- Patients taking urate-lowering therapy had to be on a stable dose and regimen for ≥2 weeks before entering the study and remain on a stable dosage and regimen for at least 1 week after Purified Cortrophin® Gel.
- Use of specified pain relief medications or biologics (including glucocorticoids, narcotics, paracetamol/acetaminophen, NSAIDs, colchicine, IL-blockers and tumor necrosis factor [TNF] inhibitors) within specified...
- Vaccination within 30 days prior to study enrollment and during the study period.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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