Comparing four treatments for Helicobacter pylori in Chinese children

A Comparison of Four Different Treatment Regimens as the First-line Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori in Chinese Children and Investigation of Resistance and Impact factors-a Multicenter Study

Not applicable Interventional Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT03365609

This study is testing four different treatments for Helicobacter pylori infection in Chinese children to see which one works best.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment1440 (estimated)
Ages6 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Fudan University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT03365609 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of four different treatment regimens for Helicobacter pylori infection in Chinese children, including standard triple therapy, sequential therapy, bismuth quadruple therapy, and concomitant therapy. Eligible participants, aged 6 to 18, will be randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups for a 14-day course. The primary outcome will be the eradication rate of Helicobacter pylori, assessed 4-6 weeks post-treatment, while secondary outcomes will evaluate side effects, influencing factors, and changes in microbiota. The findings are expected to inform new guidelines for diagnosing and treating Helicobacter pylori in pediatric populations in China.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6-18 years who have been diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori infection and are referred for upper endoscopy.

Not a fit: Patients who have taken proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, or antibiotics in the four weeks prior to the study, or those with known antibiotic allergies, hepatic impairment, or kidney failure may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the treatment outcomes for Helicobacter pylori infections in Chinese children.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on Helicobacter pylori treatment, this specific comparison of regimens in Chinese children is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* children 6-18 years of age who were referred for upper endoscopy and confirmed to have Hp infection

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients were excluded if they had taken proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists or antibiotics in the 4 weeks prior to the study. Patients with known antibiotic allergy,hepatic impairment or kidney failure were also excluded. Patients who received Hp therapy before were also excluded.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Helicobacter Infections
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