๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-17

Pharmacist-Led Treat-to-Target Urate Lowering Therapy in Patients With Gout (NCT06887452)

Pharmacist-Led Treat-to-Target Urate Lowering Therapy in Patients in Gout (Pharm-UP) Study

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will compare two different approaches to manage medications that lower uric acid levels. This study will be conducted at five VA medical centers across the United States and will take 4-5 years to complete. Individual participation will last up to two years.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Omaha VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE โ€” Omaha, Nebraska

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Pharmacist-Led (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Omaha VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE โ€” Omaha, Nebraska
  • VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR โ€” Portland, Oregon
  • Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT โ€” Salt Lake City, Utah
  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA โ€” Seattle, Washington

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (402) 995-3206

Email: bridget.kramer@va.gov

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—