Argon plasma zaps stomach bugs in new trial
NCT ID NCT06529159
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new way to treat H. pylori, a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers and cancer. During an endoscopy, doctors fill the stomach with a saltwater solution that is activated by argon plasma to kill the bacteria. The trial will compare two methods of making this solution and check if it reduces H. pylori levels. Twenty adults with untreated H. pylori will take part, and all will still receive standard antibiotics after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- argon plasma activated saline solution
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new, non-antibiotic way to reduce H. pylori bacteria during an endoscopy, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early pilot study with only 20 people. It is testing a new procedure, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. Participants still need standard antibiotics afterward.
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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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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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