Febuxostat is a potent, nonpurine, selective inhibitor of Xanthine oxidase that exhibits antihyperuricemic activity by reducing the formation of uric acid. The investigators conducted an interventional, two-arm, randomized, open label pilot study on patients with serum urate level ≥ 6.8 mg/dL. Patients were treated with Febuxostat 40 mg Tablets or Allopurinol 300 mg Tablets once daily dose for 90 days to determine the efficacy and safety of Febuxostat in comparison with Allopurinol in Hyperuricemic Subjects with or without Gout.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Both genders from 18 to 75 years of age
. Must have a serum urate level ≥ 6.8 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL) and/or subjects recruited with Gout; must meet American College of Rheumatology criteria for Gout.
. Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active must agree to use adequate contraception, and can neither be pregnant nor lactating from Screening throughout the duration of the study.
. Patient willingly provides written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. History of significant concomitant illness
. Active liver disease (SGPT\> 1.5 times the upper limit of normal range)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Severe renal impairment (Serum Creatinine level \>2mg/dl)
. Any other significant medical condition that would interfere with the treatment, safety or compliance with the protocol, as defined by the investigator
. Cardiac disease or stroke (current or previous history)
. Has a known history of infection with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV
. Has a history of cancer within 5 years prior to the first dose of study medication
. Has a known hypersensitivity to febuxostat or allopurinol or any components of their formulation