Latent Class Growth Analysis of Gout Flare Trajectories: A Three-Year Prospective Cohort Study in Primary Care.

Lorraine WatsonJohn BelcherElaine NichollsSara MullerChristian MallenFlavia M Cicuttini

Published in: Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.) (2020)

Six distinct gout flare trajectories were identified. Infrequent flares were associated with allopurinol use and lower serum urate levels, supporting the use of urate-lowering therapy to reduce flare frequency. The characteristics of flare trajectory classes could help to target interventions and improve patient care.

Keyphrases

primary care
depressive symptoms
uric acid
physical activity
cell therapy