Be the Lucky Charm for Those with 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.

Those with gout don't need luck to treat their disease, because they have have medical professionals like you to help them out. As March signifies National Kidney Health Month, the Society is focusing its efforts on providing medical professionals with resources to help explain the connection between gout and renal health to patients. Given the increased risk of chronic kidney disease and other renal issues in those with gout, this is an important connection to provide education on for those in need.

Resources to Showcase The Connection

It's not uncommon for those with gout to not recognize the role of the kidneys in developing hyperuricemia, or how poor renal health impacts treatment . Helping those under your care understand the connection between these issues can make them realize just how systemic gout truly is. This can empower those with the disease to have a hand in their management plan and better adhere to it. To highlight the connection, the Society developed a brochure that outlines how kidney health impacts gout and provides them with tips on how to care for both issues.

Furthermore, ongoing education for medical professionals is also crucial, especially as it can help promote collaborative care with other members of a patient's care team. Curious about what some of the world's leading experts in gout and renal care think about this connection? Learn more in the Society's consensus paper that explores the link.

To order these resources 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 Webinar: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Gout

Recently, experts across the multitude of practice areas that treat gout convened to discuss the important topic of co-managed care of the disease. Hear from experts on the need for increased collaboration and how to break barriers to care.

New Blog: Breaking Down the DNA of Gout: Understanding the Role of Genetics in Gout Flares

Recently, the Society dove into the connection between gout and genetics. Read more to help improve the quality of life for those living with gout.

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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