Patient-reported gout attack frequency and allopurinol use in general practice in the Netherlands: a prospective observational cohort study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in the Dutch general practice population and is often managed with long-term uric acid lowering treatment. The clinical relevance of this treatment in preventing gout attacks is unclear.

Primary research question

What is the frequency of self-reported gout attacks and what is the effect of allopurinol use in patients diagnosed with gout in general practice?

Methods and analysis

Adult patients with a diagnostic consultation code for gout in the year 2013, 2014 or 2015 will be invited to participate in this prospective observational cohort study. Patients with a limited life expectancy will be excluded. Baseline measurements will include blood pressure, body mass index and a blood sample (estimated glomerular f

SUBMITTER: van Leeuwen KDB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6254413 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature