Digestive System
Conditions
Interventions
Standard Care for H. pylori Infection
Self empowering program
Sponsors
Assiut University
Libyan International Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age: Adults aged 20 to 65 years. Diagnosis: Confirmed diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection (via clinical testing such as urea breath test, stool antigen, or endoscopy with biopsy). Willingness: Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Ability to Participate: Ability to understand and complete the study questionnaires (SF-LDQ and SF-36) in Arabic.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Prior gastric surgery (e.g., gastrectomy, gastric bypass). Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., active psychosis, severe depression, or cognitive impairment that would interfere with participation or comprehension). Advanced comorbidities precluding safe participation in the study (e.g., end-stage renal disease, decompensated liver cirrhosis, metastatic cancer, or severe cardiovascular disease). Inability to attend follow-up sessions (due to geographic, logistical, or personal constraints).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in severity of dyspeptic symptoms from baseline to 6 weeks post-intervention, measured using the Arabic version of the Short Form Leeds Dyspepsia Questionnaire (SF-LDQ). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) from baseline to 6 weeks post-intervention, measured using the Arabic version of the SF-36 Health Survey. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactAsmaa Ali Mahgoup
Professor
Outcome results
None listed