Developing the Doctor-Patient Relationship

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.

Every January marks the opportunity to start fresh. This year, the Society wants to bring attention to the importance of building a relationship with those under your care.

Gout can carry a heavy stigma for those afflicted, and there are ramifications if those burdened don't break through. The biggest issues that come with the stigma of the disease include a hesitancy to visit healthcare professionals, reduced adherence to prescribed medication, and the potential for comorbid health conditions to worsen.

However, this doesn't need to be the case if you can build a relationship with those under your care and help them understand the common pitfalls of gout. Working to educate those with the disease and their caregivers is a good way to build their trust and help them get the care they deserve. Once this baseline is established, those afflicted can gain confidence in their care and better advocate for themselves (especially if they're seeing multiple doctors!).

To help medical professionals and patients alike better understand the importance of the building a relationship, the Society developed a helpful resource: Talking With Your Doctor About Gout

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.

New Blog: Medications Affecting Hyperuricemia and How It's Linked to Gout

By: Maha Saad, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS

Recently, Gout Education Society board member, Maha Saad, penned a blog on medications that can affect hyperuricemia and this can be further linked to gout.

Read more about this topic in our latest blog post.

Help Patients Find Gout Treatment Faster!

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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