Stomach bug treatment may relieve chronic gut discomfort
NCT ID NCT07272681
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether standard treatment to eliminate H. pylori bacteria can improve ongoing stomach and gut symptoms in 100 adults. Participants will receive antibiotics and acid-reducing medication, and their symptoms will be tracked using a questionnaire. The goal is to see if successful eradication leads to meaningful symptom relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- standard Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy (antibiotics and acid-reducing medication)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that eradicating H. pylori reliably reduces common stomach and gut symptoms, offering a clear treatment path for many patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study without a placebo group, so symptom improvement could be due to other factors. Eradication therapy can also cause side effects like nausea or diarrhea.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori infection by invasive or non-invasive tests (urea breath test or stool antigen test) and who have completed standard eradication therapy prescribed by their healthcare providers. The population includes both male and female patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms such as dyspepsia.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years and older. 2. Confirmed diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection by one or more diagnostic tests. 3. Presence of any upper or lower gastrointestinal symptoms. 4. Willingness to undergo H. Pylori eradication therapy and follow-up. 5. Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age less than 18 years. 2. The previously unsuccessful application of empirical H. pylori eradication therapy. 3. Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 4. Any malignant disease of the stomach or any other site. 5. Any associated comorbidity (renal insufficiency, mental illness). 6. History of allergies to proton pump inhibitors or antibiotics. 7. Refusal to participate in the survey.
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