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HyperuricemiaNCT00174954

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Subjects With Gouty Tophi

An observational study of Hyperuricemia and Gout, run by Takeda.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the reproducibility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the quantitative assessment of tophus volume. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 years
Conditions the study is for
Hyperuricemia, Gout
What is being tested?
MRI
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
32 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Mar 2002to Jan 2003
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Subjects with palpable gouty tophi.

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects with gout and at least one tophi.

Who cannot join

  • Unable to undergo MRI.

About this study

Official title: A Study to Validate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Quantitative Assessment of Gouty Tophi.

The purpose of this study is to determine the reproducibility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the quantitative assessment of tophus volume.

Read the detailed description

This is a multi-center, validation study of MRI in the quantitative assessment of gouty tophi. Subjects with palpable gouty tophi (confirmed by aspiration of the tophus) in select anatomical sites (foot, hand or elbow) will undergo pre- and post contrast MRI on two occasions separated by 5 to 10 days. This study will consist of up to 4 study visits.

Conditions
Hyperuricemia, Gout
Being tested
MRI
Keywords
Gout, Tophus, MRI
Medical subject headings
Hyperuricemia, Gout

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MRIProcedure or surgery

    Subjects underwent MRI to evaluate tophi.

Study groups in NCT00174954
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Volumes/measurements of tophi determined by serial MRIs
Receives: Procedure: MRI

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Measurement of Tophi by MRI - Difference in Volument Between Visits

    Two independent readers determined volume of the same tophus by MRI at 2 separate visits scheduled no more than 10 days apart. Difference in volume between Visit 1 and 2 for the same tophus was pooled across readers.

    Measured: Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Days 6-11)

  2. Measurement of Tophi by MRI - Difference in Volume Between Readers

    Two independent readers determined volume of the same tophus by MRI at 2 separate visits scheduled no more than 10 days apart. Difference in Reader 2 volume and Reader 1 volume for the same tophus were pooled across visits.

    Measured: Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Days 6-11)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Sep 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2002
  3. Primary completionJan 2003
  4. Study completionJan 2003

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
32 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00174954
Sponsor's protocol ID
TMX-01-013
Other IDs
U1111-1113-9856
Status last verified
Jul 2010
First submitted
12 Sep 2005
Last updated
27 Jul 2010
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Schumacher HR Jr, Becker MA, Edwards NL, Palmer WE, MacDonald PA, Palo W, Joseph-Ridge N. Magnetic resonance imaging in the quantitative assessment of gouty tophi. Int J Clin Pract. 2006 Apr;60(4):408-14. doi: 10.1111/j.1368-5031.2006.00853.x.

    PubMed 16620352

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Hyperuricemia and Gout, run by Takeda.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jul 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 16 Jul 2009). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Measurement of Tophi by MRI - Difference in Volument Between Visits (time frame: Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Days 6-11)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00174954, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jul 2010.

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