H. Pylori Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
The rate of H. pylori resistance to antimicrobial agents including clarithromycin (CAM) has increased worldwide. Eradication failure using triple therapy is strongly associated with CAM-resistant H. pylori. The tailored therapy is defined as a targeted H. pylori eradication which emphasizes on predicting individual drug responses before treatment. Dual priming oligonucleotide (DPO)-based multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was developed to diagnose H. pylori infection and identify CAM resistance. The use of DPO-PCR has increased the tailored H. pylori eradication rate in Korea. If DPO-PCR testing is not available, a 14-day modified bismuth-containing quadruple regimen is recommended as a first-line H. pylori eradication. However, there is no comparison study between modified quadruple therapy and tailored eradication based on the presence of CAM resistance using DPO-PCR.
Detailed description
The investigators aim to evaluate the success rate, adverse drug events, and cost-effectiveness of modified quadruple therapy, compared with tailored eradication based on the presence of CAM resistance.
Interventions
Antimicrobial agents for H. pylori eradication
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Gastroscopy can be performed * H. pylori test and pathological analysis can be performed
Exclusion criteria
* Age \< 20 or \> 80 years * Anemia (serum hemoglobin level \< 10 g/dL) * Severe systemic disease * Advanced chronic liver disease * Use of certain medications, including proton pump inhibitors, H2- receptor antagonists, or antibiotics * History of H. pylori eradication * History of gastric surgery * Recent history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| H. pylori infection status | 6 weeks | Rate of successful H. pylori eradication |
Countries
South Korea