Cure Rate of Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Conditions
Keywords
Helicobacter pylori, second line treatment
Brief summary
To test the efficacy of 14 day levofloxacin and bismuth-containing second-line therapy for resistant Helicobacter pylori infection, to compare with the classical quadruple therapy.
Interventions
antibiotic
antibiotic
antibiotic
antibiotic
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* all patients had failed H.pylori therapies including clarithromycin, metronidazole and/or amoxicillin (if not allergic) before.
Exclusion criteria
* patients less than 18 years old, * previous gastric surgery, * pregnancy, * lactation, * major systemic diseases, * administration of antibiotics, * bismuth, * antisecretory drugs in the preceding 8 weeks, or * allergy to any one of the medication used in the quadruple regimens.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| eradication rate | 2 months | urease breath test |
Countries
China