New stomach bug treatment could be simpler and smarter
NCT ID NCT07439445
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a 14-day treatment for Helicobacter pylori, a stomach infection that can cause ulcers and cancer. The treatment uses two drugs, vonoprazan and clarithromycin, and is guided by a stool test to check if the bacteria are resistant to clarithromycin. The goal is to see if this simpler approach works well and has fewer side effects. The study involves 70 adults who have not been treated for H. pylori before.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vonoprazan and clarithromycin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a simpler, more effective first-line treatment for H. pylori infection, reducing the risk of stomach ulcers and cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may fail if the bacteria are resistant to clarithromycin, and side effects like nausea or diarrhea are possible.
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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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Peking University First Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China
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