Condition 1: Peptic ulcer. Condition 2: Peptic ulcer. Peptic ulcer, site unspecified Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Urease positive peptic ulcer suffering patients
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and lactating women Known cases of gastric ulcer and malignant duodenal ulcer Patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), blood thinners, or antibiotics 4 weeks before the urease breath test Patients who received a combination of bismuth 2 weeks before the urea test Patients receiving proton pump inhibitors or any antacids 3 days before the urease breath test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of patients converting urease test positive to negative. Timepoint: 14 days after starting to use Pistacia atlantica gum soft gelatin capsule. Method of measurement: Measurement of CO2 in exhalation by carbon analyzer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences