The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an investigatory medication on joint damage in people with high levels of uric acid in their blood (hyperuricemia) who have experienced up to two gout flares and who have not received urate lowering treatment.

If male, you are at least 18 years of age, If female, you are at least 45 years of age
You have had one or two gout flare-ups in your lifetime but no more thant one in any 12 month period
You have never taken a urate-lowering medication such as allopurinol, febuxostat, or probenecid

Participants will receive  up to $540.00 for completing this study.