Shorter h. pylori treatment shows promise in new trial

NCT ID NCT05371249

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a 7-day course of vonoprazan combined with high-dose amoxicillin and clarithromycin can eradicate H. pylori infection as effectively as the current 14-day extended sequential therapy. About 628 adults with H. pylori infection will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to compare eradication rates, with secondary focus on side effects and how well patients follow the regimen.

What this could mean

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Active substance
vonoprazan, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin combination
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a shorter, simpler treatment option for H. pylori infection with similar or better eradication rates.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 4 trial comparing existing treatments, so the new regimen may not prove superior and could have side effects like any antibiotic therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

628 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2021

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with H.pylori infection who was over 20 years old and agree to participate in the trial will be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: * Who had received helicobacter pylori eradication before * Who are known to be allergic to any drug used in this trial * Pregnant women * Who are refuse to participate in the trial for any reason

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

    New Taipei City, 243, Taiwan

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