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

NCT ID NCT07694778

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 730 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Place of study: Shimulia Union, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Study Population: All adults of two villages of Shimulia Union who will give their consent to participate in the study.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or above * Resident of the selected community Exclusion Criteria: * Known diagnosis of organic GI diseases.(e.g., Peptic ulcer disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, celiac disease, Malignancy, Intestinal Tuberculosis) * Severe cognitive impairment, or critical illness * Individuals with a history of major abdominal surgery * Pregnant women

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Conditions

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dyspepsia functional gastric disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Functional dyspepsia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka

    RECRUITING

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

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