This study is comparing two gout medications and long-term effects of the medications.

Looking for patients with active gout (elevated uric acid in blood or presence of gout tophi)

• Patients must have at least one cardiovascular risk factor (previous heart attack, angina, coronary artery bypass surgery or stent, stroke, diabetes or peripheral vascular disease)
• Patients receive either allopurinol or febuxostat for up to five years
• Patients receive study medications at no charge
• Study-required doctor visits, lab work and EKGs are provided at no charge.
• Patients receive $30 per visit to cover incidental costs.

Contact Candace LeBlanc at 508-556-5431 or Marcy Kirkpatrick at 508-556-5429 for more information.