Kids study of a breath test to check H. pylori
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This Phase 3 study tests whether a urea breath test (a safe breath test) works well and is safe for children ages 3–17. It may help doctors find and manage an H. pylori infection without using repeated samples.
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Who can take part
- You/your child are between 3 and 17 years old at the study visit
- Your parent/guardian can agree to the study, and your child can say yes (assent) when asked
- Your child has not taken treatment for H. pylori in the last 4 weeks
- Your child has no allergy to the test substances used in the breath test
- Your child has not taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks
- Your child can follow the pre-test food and drink limits for 1 hour before the test
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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