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Digestive health mystery: study seeks to uncover hidden burden of stomach pain in rural bangladesh

NCT ID NCT07694778

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study aims to find out how many adults in rural Bangladesh have functional dyspepsia—a condition causing stomach pain or discomfort without any visible damage in the digestive tract. Researchers will interview 730 adults using a standard questionnaire and perform an upper endoscopy on those with symptoms to rule out other diseases. The goal is to get an accurate count of the problem and identify possible risk factors like diet and lifestyle, which could guide future community health efforts.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could provide baseline data to help design community health programs for digestive health in rural Bangladesh.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures prevalence but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dyspepsia functional gastric disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka

    RECRUITING

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

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