Understanding how uninvestigated dyspepsia progresses to functional dyspepsia

The Clinical Course and Factors for the Progression of Uninvestigated Dyspepsia to Functional Dyspepsia

Observational Air Force Military Medical University, China · NCT05823636

This study looks at how uninvestigated dyspepsia changes into functional dyspepsia in patients who have had symptoms for at least a month to better understand how to manage and treat it.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment220 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAir Force Military Medical University, China Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
Trial IDNCT05823636 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the natural progression of uninvestigated dyspepsia to functional dyspepsia, focusing on patients who have experienced symptoms for at least one month. It seeks to identify factors that may influence this progression based on established diagnostic criteria. By analyzing the clinical course of these patients, the study hopes to provide insights into the management and treatment of dyspepsia. The research will be conducted at the Air Force Military Medical University in China.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced first-onset dyspepsia symptoms lasting between one to three months.

Not a fit: Patients with known gastrointestinal diseases or other conditions that could cause dyspeptic symptoms will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of dyspepsia progression, leading to better diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on dyspepsia, this specific focus on the progression from uninvestigated to functional dyspepsia is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged ≥ 18 years old who had first-onset dyspepsia with one or more symptoms of epigastric pain, epigastric burning, postprandial fullness, early satiation and that has lasted for more than 1 month to 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with local or systemic diseases which may cause dyspeptic symptoms:

   Known active peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, gallstone, gastrointestinal obstruction, gastroparesis, and etc.
2. Known acute or chronic injury of liver or kidney
3. Obvious hematological abnormality, or endocrine and metabolic diseases
4. Known malignancy; Obvious cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, cerebral infarction and etc.
5. Other conditions which may be associated with dyspeptic symptoms (such as NSAIDs associated dyspepsia)
6. organ failure defined by Marshall standard or severe psychiatric illnesses
7. pregnancy or lactation
8. unable to provide consent

Where this trial is running

Xi'an, Shaanxi

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 DyspepsiaFunctional Dyspepsiauninvestigated dyspepsia
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.