Efficacy and Safety of HuZhen Capsule for Treatment of Patients With Acute Gout
Acute GoutThis study is a multi-center, double-blind, randomized, parallel controlled trial. Patients with acute gout will be enrolled and randomly allocated into 2 groups: HuZhen capsule treatment group and Placebo control group. Randomization codes were established by the biostatistician. Observe will be followed for 3 days (72 hours) after the onset. Change of VAS score from baseline, proportion of improvement with damp-heat retention, change in C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( ESR) from baseline, change in white blood cell count in whole blood cell analysis from baseline, and the number of adverse events will be monitored and compared between each groups.
The Effect of Tart Cherry Juice on Risk of Gout Attacks
Gout FlareGout AttackThe purpose of this study is to determine whether consuming tart cherry juice daily for 12 months reduces the risk of gout attacks during this period. Individuals with an existing gout diagnosis and who have experienced at least one gout flare in the past year will be recruited to participate in this study.
The Efficiency and Safety of Sodium Bicarbonate on Uric Acid in Patients With Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia...
Asymptomatic HyperuricemiaGoutThis study evaluate the serum uric acid lowering effect of sodium bicarbonate as well as its safety in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia or gout. Half of the participants will receive sodium bicarbonate only, while the other half receive none.
Treatment of Refractory Gout With ACTH or Methylprednisolone
GoutTo clarify the therapeutic effect and safety evaluation of ACTH in refractory gouty arthritis and special population, and to explore its mechanism of action.
Study of Levotofisopam 50 mg Three Times a Day (TID) Administered for 7 Days on Hyperuricemia and...
HyperuricemiaGoutThe purpose of this study is to determine whether levotofisopam is safe and effective in the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout.
Gout Self-Monitoring Aiming to Reach Target
GoutThis study evaluates whether a supported self-management approach to gout is able to achieve target levels of serum urate, and better control of gout flares.
The Percentage of Cases of Acute Treatment With Allopurinol in Gout Patients
GoutThe aim of the study is to determine the percentage of cases of acute treatment with Allopurinol in gout patients who have been previously treated.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Diagnosis and Management of Gout Among Clinicians in...
GoutA web-based descriptive survey was conducted among doctors with regular interaction with gout patients. The questionnaire comprised of 38 multiple choice questions; 9 questions for demographic data, 8, 11 and 10 questions each for knowledge, attitude and practice, respectively. Simple descriptive statistics were used to describe the correct responses.
Validation Study of Physical Measurement of Tophi
GoutThe purpose of this study is to determine the inter- and intra-rater reproducibility of direct physical measurement of tophus nodules in subjects with gout.
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Anthocyanins
GoutThe purpose of the study is to establish the pharmacokinetic parameters of cherry juice concentrate and identify its potential to alter inflammatory markers in gout patients.