Current studies
Easing the way to achieving target serum urate in people with gout: a non-inferiority strategy trial using an allopurinol dosing model
Study participants needed
The University of Otago, Christchurch in collaboration with the University of Auckland is currently conducting a study about the best way to increase allopurinol for treating your gout.
If you live in Christchurch or Auckland, are aged over 18 years, have gout, and would be interested in taking part in this research, please contact us. Some exclusion criteria apply.
Read the participant information sheet for ‘The EASY ALLO Study’ (PDF)
To receive a call from Jill Drake, Study Co-ordinator
Contacts
For study information
Jill Drake
Rheumatology Research Nurse
Tel +64 3 378 6088
Mob +64 21 0849 6753
Email jill.drake@cdhb.health.nz
For Māori Communities
Leanne Te Karu
Email leanne.tekaru@otago.ac.nz
For Pacific Communities
Vui Suli Tuitaupe
Mob +64 27 229 3806
Email s.tuitaupe@tat.org.nz
Director
Assessing Risk Factors for Developing Gout if you have high Urate levels
Study participants needed

The University of Otago, Christchurch in collaboration with the University of Auckland is currently conducting a study on the risk factors for developing Gout, for people who have high urate levels in their blood but do NOT have gout.
If you live in Christchurch or Auckland, are aged over 18 years, do NOT have gout, and would be interested in taking part in this research, please contact us. Some exclusion criteria apply.
Read the participant information sheet for the 'High urate levels in the transition to gout' study (PDF)
To receive a call from Janine Haslett, Study Co-ordinator
Contacts
For study information
Janine Haslett
Rheumatology Research Assistant
Tel +64 3 378 6487
Mob +64 21 0849 6753
Email janine.haslett@cdhb.health.nz
Director