Can a closer look at the stomach spot hidden infections?
NCT ID NCT06397066
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two endoscopic techniques—standard white light endoscopy and magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging—to see which better identifies the status of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection. About 384 participants will undergo both procedures, and the accuracy of each method will be checked against breath tests and tissue samples. The goal is to find a more reliable way to tell if someone has a current, past, or no H. pylori infection, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Two endoscopic procedures: white light endoscopy and magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging
- What this could lead to
- If magnifying endoscopy proves more accurate, it could improve how doctors diagnose H. pylori infections without needing biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and results may not apply to all patients. Magnifying endoscopy requires special training and equipment, which may limit its widespread use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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the First Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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