the Relationship Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT04847401

Enrollment

Registered

2021-04-19

Start date

2021-05-25

Completion date

2022-01-01

Last updated

2021-04-19

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

Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Keywords

Helicobacter Pylori, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Brief summary

Evaluating any possible relationship between irritable bowel syndrome occurrence and Helicobacter pylori infection

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTH. pylori stool antigen

using H. pylori antigen kits in stool

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* All patients will be selected according to Rome IV criteria for the diagnosis of IBS, which include: Recurrent abdominal pain at least 1 day/week in the last 3 months, with two or more of the following criteria: * Related to defecation * Associated with a change in frequency of stool * Associated with a change in form of stool. Criteria achieved for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months before diagnosis

Exclusion criteria

* • Rectal bleeding * Anemia * Weight loss * Onset after 50 years of age * Recent antibiotic use * Abnormal abdominal examination (organomegaly, lump) * Family history of colorectal cancer. * Family history of inflammatory bowel disease, or celiac disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
number of irritable bowel syndrome patients who had H.pylori infection	through study completion, an average of 1 year	H.pylori stool antigen kits

Contacts

Primary ContactReham Mohy Kamel, MBBCh

reham.amin@med.sohag.edu.eg01274648573

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026