Treat-to-Target Serum Urate Versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout

ConditionGout
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-90
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

About this trial

The TRUST study is a randomized, controlled multicenter study to evaluate the management of gout by comparing two commonly used treatment strategies for gout (TTT vs TTASx) to determine the most beneficial for a patient-centered gout outcomes, as well as relevant cardiovascular-metabolic-renal endpoints.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Provide signed written or electronic informed consent.

Be between 18 and 90 years old.

Be in a participating primary care practice with at least one visit in the previous 36 months.

Be diagnosed with gout by the 2015 ACR/EULAR criteria, with 8 or more points on the 2015 ACR/EULAR criteria scoring algorithm.

Disqualifiers

Diagnosis of CKD Stage 3B or worse (eGFR < 45 mL/min/ 1.73 m2) at screening

More than one subcutaneous tophus on clinical examination at screening

Two or more episodes of renal colic in the past 5 years

Unable to provide informed consent.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Allopurinol
  • Naproxen 250 MG
  • Colchicine 0.6 mg
  • Colchicine 1.2 mg
  • Naproxen 500 Mg
  • Prednisone 40 mg

Treatment groups

650 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Collaborator