H. pylori infection in families in Hong Kong
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how H. pylori infection spreads among family members in Hong Kong. If you have an H. pylori infection and are at least 18, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with an H. pylori infection (a stomach infection) using a test such as biopsy, rapid urease test, or a breath test.
- You are willing to provide written consent to join the study.
- You have not taken any antibiotics in the past month.
- You have not taken a proton pump inhibitor (like omeprazole, lansoprazole, or similar heartburn medicine) in the past 2 weeks.
- You are able to complete a urea breath test (a simple test where you breathe into a bag).
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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