Testing for H. pylori using stool samples in children
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study checks if a stool test can find H. pylori bacteria in children, instead of using a stomach biopsy during an endoscopy. It may help diagnose stomach issues with less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You must be 16 years old or younger.
- Your doctor has scheduled an endoscopy (a camera down the throat) to check your stomach.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not taken acid-reducing medicine (PPIs) in the last 2 weeks.
- Your parent or guardian agrees to the study, and you agree if old enough to understand.
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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