Gout tophi urate deposits
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - eGFR 6months) - 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Poor knowledge of the Dutch language - No written informed consent - Pregnancy; - Dialysis-dependency Only for a selection of the patients: - history of gout or history or attacks of arthritis - Use of urate lowering drugs (iallopurinol, desuric and adenuric)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The percentage of patients with MSU deposits on - Dual Energy CT-scan - Ultrasound - Physical examination The percentage of patients with erosions on - conventional x-ray | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference between patient with MSU deposits on examination in: - Quality of life measured by the HAQ and SF-36 - Uric acid levels in serum | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed