Gastritis

This study tests whether betaine hydrochloride, a dietary supplement, can safely lower high gastrin levels in people with autoimmune gastritis. High gastrin is linked to an increased risk of stomach tumors. Sixty participants will receive either betaine or a placebo before meals …

This study tests whether adding a probiotic called Saccharomyces boulardii to a standard antibiotic cocktail helps clear Helicobacter pylori infections that didn't respond to earlier treatments. About 1,248 adults who have failed prior H. pylori therapy will be randomly assigned …

This Phase 2 trial tests whether a dietary supplement called Carminal can help heal the stomach lining and reduce symptoms in people with H. pylori gastritis. Eighty adults will receive either Carminal or a placebo alongside standard antibiotic therapy, followed by 12 weeks of co…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study is testing a web-based tool that estimates a person's risk of developing Crohn's disease based on their lifestyle and family history. Researchers will enroll 80 healthy people who have a parent or sibling with inflammatory bowel disease. Participants will receive perso…

This study is testing whether a daily capsule of holy basil extract can reduce stomach inflammation and improve symptoms like pain, bloating, and nausea in adults with indigestion. Twenty-seven participants will take the supplement for 28 days and undergo endoscopies and blood te…

This study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…

This study is investigating whether exposure to microplastics is linked to the development of stomach cancer and its early stages. Researchers will ask 450 people with different stomach conditions to fill out a detailed questionnaire about their possible exposure to microplastics…

This study looks at whether eosinophilic gastritis, a rare stomach condition, causes problems with how the stomach moves food. Researchers will use a special scan after an oatmeal meal to check stomach emptying in 30 people. The goal is to better understand if these motility issu…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study is creating a registry of 500 patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs), including eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroenteritis, and colitis. Researchers will collect questionnaires, endoscopy images, biopsy samples, and physical exam findings to learn…

This study looks at whether taking one extra tissue sample from a specific part of the stomach (the incisura) helps doctors better identify people with high-risk chronic gastritis. About 400 adults having a routine upper endoscopy will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this simp…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study follows 600 adults with autoimmune atrophic gastritis, a condition where the immune system attacks the stomach lining, leading to nutrient deficiencies and increased cancer risk. Researchers aim to track how the disease progresses over time and identify factors that le…

This study is looking for markers in the blood that might show early signs of stomach cancer or conditions that can lead to it. Researchers will follow about 192 adults who are already getting stomach function tests. The goal is to see if changes in these markers over time can he…

This study is building a registry of 3,200 people with early changes in the stomach lining that can lead to gastric cancer. Researchers will collect information on lifestyle, diet, and other risk factors through questionnaires. The goal is to better understand why some people dev…

This study follows 600 people at higher risk for stomach cancer to track precancerous changes in the stomach lining. Researchers collect tissue, blood, and saliva samples during routine endoscopies. The goal is to understand why some people's stomach changes progress to cancer wh…

This study looks at whether people with a certain stomach lining condition (chronic atrophic gastritis) have different indigestion symptoms than those without it. Researchers will compare symptom patterns in about 315 adults who recently had an endoscopy. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at how the H. pylori bacterium is distributed in different stages of stomach inflammation and early gastric cancer. Researchers will examine tissue samples from 231 people using a special staining technique to see where and how much bacteria are present. The goal…

This study tests whether taking N-acetylcysteine and simethicone before an upper GI endoscopy (a camera exam of the stomach) improves how clearly doctors can see the stomach lining. About 132 adults, both healthy and those with stomach issues, will receive either the medication o…

This study is looking at people with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, which cause inflammation in the gut. Researchers want to see if simple questionnaires can tell how well a patient is doing, compared to looking at tissue samples from endoscopies. The goal is to find be…