Randomised trial comparing the efficacy and costs of endoscopy with Helicobacter pylori testing versus non-invasive Helicobacter pylori testing alone in the management of dyspepsia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN91662361

Enrollment

708

Registered

2003-04-25

Start date

1997-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Digestive system diseases: Peptic ulcer disease Digestive System Peptic ulcer

Interventions

1. Endoscopy 2. Non-invasive H. pylori testing

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with dyspepsia who are less than 55 years old with no sinister symptoms

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Glasgow dyspepsia severity score at one year.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Use of medical resources, patient oriented outcomes, and safety were also assessed.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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