At-Home breath test could help prevent stomach cancer
NCT ID NCT07224048
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study screens people in South Florida for H. pylori, a stomach infection that can lead to chronic gastritis, ulcers, and even stomach cancer. Those who test positive receive treatment, and the study compares at-home breath testing versus in-person retesting to confirm the infection is gone. The goal is to make screening easier and prevent serious stomach diseases.
What this could mean
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Active substance
PYTEST® 14C-Urea Capsule Breath Test (at-home and in-person)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that at-home testing is as effective as in-person retesting for confirming H. pylori eradication, making screening more accessible and helping prevent stomach cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study (75 participants) focused on testing methods, not a large-scale prevention trial. The at-home test may be less accurate or harder to complete than in-person testing.
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Locations
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States