Bile acid pill may reverse stomach precancer in new trial

NCT ID NCT06610760

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether ursodeoxycholic acid, a drug used for bile duct problems, can reverse gastric intestinal metaplasia—a condition that raises stomach cancer risk. About 196 adults without H. pylori infection will take the drug or a placebo daily for 6 months. Doctors will check if stomach tissue improves using endoscopy and biopsies.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • 989 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force

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    Pingdingshan, Henan, China

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  • Ankang Central Hospital

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    Ankang, Shaanxi, China

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  • Hanzhong 3201 Hospital

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    Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China

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  • Shangluo Central Hospital

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    Shangluo, Shaanxi, China

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  • Xi'an Central Hospital

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    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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  • Xijing hospital

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    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China

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