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Helicobacter testing to rationalise use of endoscopy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN31675962
Enrollment
232
Registered
2004-01-23
Start date
1995-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Peptic ulcer disease Digestive System Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Interventions

Randomised trial comparing a Helicobacter pylori test-and-treat strategy with referral to direct access endoscopy in the management of dyspepsia in general practice.

Sponsors

Record Provided by the NHS R&D 'Time-Limited' National Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A control group of practices in south east London pursuing 'usual' management of Helicobacter pylori, including endoscopy compared with a study group in which a near-patient test kit for Helicobacter pylori was provided for use on all patients under the age of 45 with persistent dyspepsia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet with inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Health care utilisation 2. Consulting rates 3. Prescribing rates

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
No secondary outcome measures

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026