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A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Rilonacept for the Prophylaxis of Gout Flares During the Initiation of Allopurinol Therapy
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Placebo and Rilonacept for Gout. Completed, enrolled 248 participants across 61 sites in 5 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this clinical research study was to determine the safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called rilonacept in participants with gout who are beginning allopurinol treatment for gout. Participants will participate in this study for approximately 22 weeks. Rilonacept was being studied for use in preventing allopurinol-induced gout flares.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Placebo loading dose followed by placebo subcutaneous (SC) injection (2 mL) once a week for 16 weeks.
Rilonacept 160 mg SC loading dose followed by Rilonacept 80 mg/2 mL SC injections once a week for 16 weeks.
Rilonacept 320 mg SC loading dose followed by Rilonacept 160 mg/2 mL SC injections once a week for 16 weeks.