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A randomised trial of early endoscopy, Helicobacter pylori (Hp) testing or empiric treatment for dyspepsia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN84808638
Enrollment
Unknown
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

1. Early endoscopy 2. Management strategies based on testing for Helicobacter pylori in primary care 3. Conventional empiric treatment with gastric acid reducing drugs (control)

Sponsors

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

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients newly presenting with dyspectic symptoms

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Diagnosis 2. Drugs prescribed 3. Repeat consultations 4. Need for further investigation/referral 5. Symptom response 6. Self-medication 7. Time off work 8. Patient satisfaction and quality of life (36-item Short Form Health Survey [SF-36])—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
No secondary outcome measures—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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