Personalized care for gout and related health issues
Personalized Comorbidity-Integrated Gout Care
This study is looking to make gout treatment better by creating personalized care plans that take into account your other health issues, so you can feel your best while managing your gout.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10867510 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the care of patients with gout by integrating personalized treatment plans that consider their other health conditions. The approach involves understanding how gout interacts with various comorbidities, such as chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular issues, to tailor therapies that enhance patient outcomes. Patients will be engaged in their care through a patient-centered model, ensuring that their preferences and health goals are prioritized. The research will utilize advanced methodologies to analyze patient data and develop effective treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with gout who also have other chronic health conditions, such as kidney disease or heart disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have gout or significant comorbidities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for patients with gout, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in personalized treatment approaches for chronic conditions, suggesting that this integrated care model could be effective for gout as well.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yokose, Chio — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Yokose, Chio
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.