Help Fight Against Broken Hearts from Gout

Hello Gout Education,

The Gout Education Society is committed to raising awareness of gout—the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. The Society arms healthcare professionals, like you, with resources to share with patients and staff—and provides you with access to the most up-to-date research and information about gout and treatment options through GoutEducation.org.

February is most typically associated with love and American Heart Health Month. However, some of those with gout don't recognize the connection between heart health and the disease. This month, the Society is focusing its efforts to share resources with medical professionals that can help patients better understand the connection.

Those with hyperuricemia are at a higher risk for hypertension and heart disease. Additionally, those suffering from gout are more likely to face other heart health issues. Both concerns here showcase the importance of education around the connection between gout and cardiovascular health. But what can you do to raise awareness and help mitigate these concerns?

Empowering those with the disease to learn more is a good first step, and we've developed a brochure that highlights the connection. Share this with those under your care during their next visit. Beyond education, it's important to reduce the burden of uric acid on the patient's body. Reducing sUA levels to 6.0 mg/dL not only curbs potential gout flares, but lowers the risk for cardiovascular issues such as heart attack.

Be sure to help your patient 'Go for Six' by testing sUA levels every six months even after the 6.0 mg/dL target is reached.

To order this resource and other educational resources to share with your patients, visit the Contact Us page on the Society's website.

Have any questions or need resources? Email us: info@gouteducation.org.

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Are you a part of our Gout Specialists Network (GSN)?

Joining is easy:

1. To sign up, visit GoutSpecialistsNetwork.org.
2. After you register free of charge, update your profile page with information about yourself and your practice.
3. Enjoy ongoing access to the latest gout information, research and continuing education.

As a member, you can choose to make your practice and professional information available to patients through a medical professional locator—helping those with gout find qualified medical professionals in their area.

Clinical Trial Seeks People with Hyperuricemia

Tigulixostat, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, will be studied in a clinical trial. LG Chem is looking for participants from several different regions.

The Phase 3 clinical trial intends to test the drug’s effectiveness for twelve months in people with hyperuricemia versus those who are given a placebo.

Find out who is eligible and how patients can sign up on clinicaltrials.gov

Clinical Trial Seeks People with an Acute Gout Attack

Olatec Therapeutics is seeking participants for its Phase 2/3 clinical trial in patients with an acute gout flare. The objective of the clinical trial is to test an oral anti-inflammatory, called dapansutrile, which is an investigational drug not yet approved by FDA. The trial will assess the effectiveness of dapansutrile in treating inflammatory pain over 8 days in people with gout who are experiencing an acute gout attack versus those who are given a placebo. Rescue treatment is offered if pain remains intolerable while on study. 

The trial is seeking participants located throughout the USA and in Europe. 

To find out who is eligible and how patients can sign up please visit clinicaltrials.gov and/or contact gout@olatec.com 

Clinical Trial Seeks People Around Houston

Advanced Rheumatology of Houston is seeking participants with diagnosed gout for research on treatment options for the disease. Participants must be willing to commit time for study visits at the practice's clinic in The Woodlands, Texas.

To find out who is eligible and how patients can sign up please contact Advanced Rheumatology of Houston at (936) 681 4882

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