Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Rate
Conditions
Keywords
Helicobacter Pylori eradication rate, Efficacy of Short-message-based Re-education (SMRE)
Brief summary
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a pathogen that infects more than 50% of the human population, resulting in high healthcare costs worldwide. However, H. pylori eradication rate is low nowadays and patients's compliance is one of the most important effective factors.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* outpatients aged 18-70 years * confirmed diagnosis of H. pylori infection by at least one of the following methods: 13C-urea breath test, histology, rapid urease test or bacterial culture * an intention of H. pylori eradication treatment and have written inform consent * ability to read short messages on the mobile phone
Exclusion criteria
* advanced chronic disease that would not allow the patient to complete the treatment or follow-up or attend visits * allergy to any of the drugs used in this study * previous Helicobacter Pylori eradication treatment * pregnancy or breastfeeding (female participants with childbearing potential were required to use medically accepted contraception for the duration of the study) * taking antibiotics or PPIs or bismuth salts within four weeks * previous gastrointestinal surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference of H. pylori eradication rate between two groups | 8 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of non-compliance with instructions between 2 groups | 8 months |
Other
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The different rate of adverse events between 2 groups | 8 months |
| The different rate of symptom remissions after Hp eradication therapy between 2 groups | 8 months |
Countries
China