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

NCT ID NCT07458490

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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.

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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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Participants

About 230 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Who is studied

The study population consists of adult patients (aged 18 years and older) presenting to the Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Diagnostic Radiology, and General Surgery at AL-Rajhi University Hospital, Assiut University, Egypt. The population includes individuals presenting with dyspeptic symptoms (such as epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, or heartburn), patients with suspected or confirmed peptic ulcer disease, and those presenting with acute complications like hematemesis, melena, or acute abdominal pain suggestive of perforation. Participants will be categorized into three groups: uncomplicated peptic ulcer disease, complicated peptic ulcer disease, and non-ulcer dyspepsia controls.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (age ≥18 years) presenting with dyspeptic symptoms (epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn). * Patients with suspected or confirmed peptic ulcer disease. * Patients presenting with acute complications (hematemesis, melena, acute - abdominal pain suggestive of perforation). * Patients with history of peptic ulcer disease requiring surveillance. * Patients who provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous gastric surgery (gastrectomy, vagotomy). * Active malignancy (gastric cancer, lymphoma). * Previous H. pylori eradication therapy within 4 weeks. * Current use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) within 2 weeks (may affect antibody levels and ultrasound findings). * Severe coagulopathy or bleeding disorders (INR \>2.0). * Pregnancy. * Poor quality ultrasound images due to excessive bowel gas or obesity. * Hemodynamically unstable patients requiring immediate intervention. * Refusal to participate in the study.

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