Could meloxicam be used to treat gout?

It could be used: To help reduce the swelling and hence pain associated with gout.

Not a good choice: Theoretically yes, but in practical terms there are several much more effective therapies. I would never prescribe Meloxicam to treat gout.

Yes, it can be used: Meloxicam specifically hasn’t been studied in gout, but its drug class meloxicam is in have been shown to be effective to reduce pain and swelling during gout attacks. Note: they treat the symptom of pain but not they do nothing for the underlying cause - the gout itself. If you use it for gout, loop your doctor in; longtime use can erode the stomach and gut lining, leading to ulcers and bleeding.