Shorter h. pylori treatment may work just as well as longer one
NCT ID NCT07333001
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 508 adults with H. pylori infection to see if a 7-day triple therapy (vonoprazan, amoxicillin, tetracycline) works as well as a 14-day dual therapy (vonoprazan, amoxicillin). The goal was to compare how often the infection is cleared and how many side effects occur. The study used past medical records from a hospital in China.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vonoprazan, amoxicillin, and tetracycline
- What this could lead to
- If successful, a shorter 7-day treatment could be as effective as the standard 14-day regimen, making it more convenient for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The shorter regimen may not work as well in people with antibiotic resistance.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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508 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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
* patients aged 18-70 years; * patients with H. pylori infection confirmed by 13C/14C-urea breath test or rapid urease test; * patients with no history of H. pylori eradication therapy
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged 18-70 years; * patients with H. pylori infection confirmed by 13C/14C-urea breath test or rapid urease test; * patients with no history of H. pylori eradication therapy Exclusion Criteria: * patients with severe underlying diseases, such as hepatic insufficiency, renal insufficiency, immunosuppression, malignant tumors, and coronary heart disease; * patients with active gastrointestinal bleeding; * patients with a history of upper gastrointestinal surgery; * patients allergic to treatment drugs; * patients with medication history of bismuth, antibiotics within 4 weeks, or proton pump inhibitors within 2 weeks; * patients who were pregnant or lactating or unwilling to take contraceptive measures during the trial; * patients with other behaviors that may increase the risk of disease, such as alcohol and drug abuse; * incomplete data.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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