Heat therapy for stubborn gout
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying heat (thermotherapy) can help people with difficult-to-treat gout. It aims to reduce gout attacks and improve symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have refractory gout — meaning standard treatments aren't working well enough, or you have frequent flares or tophi.
- You've had at least 3 gout flares in the last 12 months.
- You have not had an acute gout flare in the past 2 weeks.
- You don't have other causes of joint pain (like rheumatoid arthritis) or serious health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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