Study Utilizing Rilonacept in Gout Exacerbations (SURGE)
Acute Gout Flare
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Acute Gout Flare focused on measuring Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Allopurinol, Metabolic Diseases, Genetic Diseases, Inborn, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Joint Diseases, Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, Metabolic disorder, Purine-Pyrimidine Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Gout, Flare
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female 18 - 70 years of age
- Previously met the preliminary criteria of ARA for the classification of the acute arthritis of primary gout
- Presenting with an acute attack (flare) of gout within 48 hours of pain onset and pain of at least moderate severity
- Must have at least 1 on the 0-3 scale for the swelling and the tenderness assessments of the gouty index joint
- Current presentation of acute gout flare in 3 joints or less
Exclusion Criteria:
- Treatment with any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) or opiates within 48 hours prior to baseline assessments. Treatment with long-acting NSAIDs within 1 month prior to baseline visit. Treatment with naproxen, meloxicam, nabumetone, celecoxib and indomethacin SR within 5 days prior to baseline visit.
- Treatment with oral analgesics within 6 hours before baseline assessments. Treatment with topical analgesics within 12 hours before baseline assessments
- History of NSAID intolerance
- Participants with history of chronic, gouty arthritis
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Placebo (for Rilonacept) and Indomethacin
Rilonacept and Indomethacin
Rilonacept and Placebo (for Indomethacin)
Two subcutaneous injections of Placebo (for Rilonacept) on Day 1 with Indomethacin orally thrice a day (TID) for 12 days (Indomethacin 50 mg for first 3 days and then, Indomethacin 25 mg for next 9 days).
Two subcutaneous injections of Rilonacept 160 mg (for a total of 320 mg) on Day 1 with Indomethacin orally TID for 12 days (Indomethacin 50 mg for first 3 days and then, Indomethacin 25 mg for next 9 days).
Two subcutaneous injections of Rilonacept 160 mg (for a total of 320 mg) on Day 1 with Placebo (for Indomethacin) orally TID for 12 days.