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Stomach bug subtypes may raise cancer risk – study to track 3,000 people

NCT ID NCT06896370

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 3,000 adults aged 40 and older who carry Helicobacter pylori, a common stomach bug. Researchers want to see if people with certain high-risk subtypes of the bacteria develop stomach cancer more often than those with other subtypes or no infection. Participants will have regular check-ups and stomach exams over 3 to 10 years. No treatment is given—this is purely an observation to better understand cancer risk.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify which H. pylori carriers are at highest risk for stomach cancer, enabling targeted screening.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only tracks risk and cannot prove cause. Results may take years and may not change current screening guidelines.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 3,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2035

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Subjects were recruited from communities in Tongling, Anhui Province.

Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria : 1. Age ≥ 40 years, gender is not limited. 2. Able and willing to provide informed consent and willing to undergo baseline and follow-up examinations. Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of diagnosed gastric cancer or other malignant tumors of the digestive tract. 2. Comorbid severe underlying conditions (e.g., severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency, liver or renal failure, etc.) that are likely to result in a short life expectancy or render long-term follow-up impractical. 3. Severe mental illness or incapacity to participate in the study due to lack of civil behavior. 4. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 5. Other conditions that the investigator deems inappropriate for participation in the study.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • People's Hospital of Tongling City

    RECRUITING

    Tongling, China

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