Table 6.
Compendium of email inquiries from prospective participants
| Direct Quotes |
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| I suffer from gout and am making lifestyle changes in an attempt to reduce the need for long term drug use. |
| I read of your DIGO study and wondered if you have published any result yet? It’s hard to find dependable, non contradictory information on the correct changes to make whether in diet, exercise, lifestyle etc. I understand you may not be in a position to share your results. If there are any reliable sources of information you could direct me to it would be greatly appreciated. Whatever your response to this message, thank you for undertaking research into this seemingly poorly understood area of human biochemistry.* |
| I suffer from gout. I have always had high uric acid levels and I’ve changed my diet around 10 times. I have no idea what it is from. I do not drink alcohol and I also have chronic kidney problems. I really need this. I honestly just want to be better and not compensated. Please call or email at your convenience. |
| Thank you for inviting me into this trial group. I have responded through the form you provided…I am always happy to assist in research in any way. |
| I received a message in My Chart reference the above subject. I’m interested in more information and possibly participating. |
| I received the communication about the research program, Diet Gout (DiGo). From the quick assessment, it appears I may be eligible. This certainly appears to be a study that would be very beneficial. |
| Hello, I received an email regarding this study in my JHU MyChart and I believe I am eligible for the gout study. I would be happy to participate. Please let me know next steps. |
| I received a message in regard to participating in the Diet Gout research program and would be very interested. |
| I received information about your Gout trial in the mail recently and I was interested in participating. Please let me know what I need to do to join the trial. |
Note:
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This message was received after the study was completed, but prior to publication of study results