Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences


Gout studies


Easy-Allo Study


Photograph of Professor Nicola Dalbeth

Professor Lisa Stamp, University of Otago, Christchurch - Principal Investigator

Professor Nicola Dalbeth - Principal Investigator

Drs Anne Horne and Rachel Murdoch - Study Doctors

Harriet Howard - Study Coordinator

The University of Auckland is currently conducting a study for people with gout.  The study is looking at the best way to prescribe allopurinol. During the one year study, the research team can work with you to get you on the right dose of allopurinol to control your gout.

The study involves visits to the Clinical Research Centre at the University of Auckland every three months over one year. You may also need monthly blood tests are taken between visits at your community laboratory to monitor your progress. Study staff will be available to advise and support you while you get established on the correct dose of allopurinol to control your gout.

If you have gout, live in the Auckland area and are interested in being part of this research, please contact the study nurse to get more information: 021 0849 6887.  Harriet is happy to answer any questions you may have about the study without any obligation to take part.

This study has been funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand and has received ethical approval from the New Zealand Health and Disability Ethics Committee.

Recruitment is ongoing for this study

 

 

Please feel free to contact the researchers if you have any questions about this study.

E-mail: easyallo@auckland.ac.nz

Mob: +64 21 0849 6887

 

Harriet Howard 

Dr Anne Horne 

Dr Rachel Murdoch 

Vui Suli Tuitaupe - RN 

Leanne Te Karu 

Bone & Joint Research Group 
University of Auckland 
Private Bag 92019 
Auckland 1023

 

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High urate levels in the transition to gout (TIGER Study)


Photograph of Professor Nicola Dalbeth

Professor Nicola Dalbeth - Principal Investigator

Bobby Mihov - Study Coordinator

Gout is caused by the formation of urate crystals in the joints which can cause pain, swelling and damage of the joints. High urate levels are the leading cause of gout, but not everyone with high urate levels will develop gout. Studies have shown that some people with high urate levels have urate crystals in their joints on ultrasound imaging, even though they do not have gout. It is currently unclear why some people with high urate levels develop gout and others do not.

This is a long term study of people with high urate levels which will help us understand which factors, including urate crystals on ultrasound imaging, can predict the development of gout. This will be a big step towards better understanding the cause of gout and might help to come up with a way to prevent the development of gout. Currently there is no recommended treatment for people with high urate levels as many do not go on to develop gout. It’s possible that by identifying factors which cause gout, this study may help us to develop and implement early management strategies in people with high urate levels who are at a high risk of getting gout. This has the potential to reduce the rising global prevalence of gout.

This study has been funded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand and has received ethical approval from the New Zealand Health and Disability Ethics Committee

Recruitment is ongoing for this study.

 

 

Please feel free to contact the researchers if you have any questions about this study.

Bone & Joint Research Group 
University of Auckland 
Private Bag 92019 
Auckland 1023

Bobby Mihov

Phone: +64 9 923 4100

Mob:   +64 27 281 2491

Email: tiger.study@auckland.ac.nz

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