CompletedNot Applicable

The Diet Gout Trial

United States43 participantsStarted 2018-08-07

Plain-language summary

Unhealthy diet has long been associated with high uric acid levels and gout. The DASH diet may lower uric acid levels. This study will examine the effects of the DASH diet on uric acid in adults with a history of gout.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Age \> 18-100 years Self-reported gout diagnosis Serum Uric Acid \> 7 mg/dL Exclusion Criteria: Recent or planned changes to urate lowering therapies (e.g. allopurinol, febuxostat, probenecid) Recent or planned changes to hypertension, lipid, or diabetes medications Patients with hyperkalemia (\>5 mmol/L) Chronic kidney disease (GFR \< 30 cc/min), kidney transplant, dialysis Gastro-intestinal conditions (e.g. history of gastric bypass surgery, active inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption, or major GI resection) Active cancer treatment (e.g. radiation or chemotherapy) Diagnosis of any of the following in the past 6 months: heart attack, heart failure, angina, coronary bypass or angioplasty, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Alcohol use over 14 drinks per week Inability to give informed consent Active use of warfarin, insulin, or chronic steroids (like prednisone) Terminal or mental illness

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.

What they're measuring

Uric Acid Level

Timeframe: Baseline

Uric Acid Level

Timeframe: At 4-weeks

Uric Acid Level

Timeframe: At 8-weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03569020

SponsorJohns Hopkins University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-07-23

Results submitted2021-02-10

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.