Blood test and ultrasound may spot dangerous stomach ulcers without a scope

NCT ID NCT07458490

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether combining a blood test for H. pylori bacteria with a painless stomach ultrasound can predict serious complications from peptic ulcers, like bleeding or a hole in the stomach. Researchers will study 230 adults with stomach symptoms to see if these non-invasive tests can replace the need for an emergency endoscopy. The goal is to create a risk score that helps doctors decide who needs urgent treatment and who can wait.

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 could lead to a simple, non-invasive scoring system to quickly identify patients needing urgent endoscopy for stomach ulcer complications.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The blood test and ultrasound may not be accurate enough to replace endoscopy in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dyspepsia Helicobacter pylori infectious disease peptic ulcer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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