Endoscopy for children with long-term stomach pain
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether doing an endoscopy (a test where a small camera is used to look inside the stomach) helps find the cause of long-term stomach pain in children. It may help doctors decide if this test is useful for kids with chronic belly pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 6 and 18 years old.
- You have had stomach pain for at least 3 months that is almost constant and affects your daily life.
- You have not taken acid-reducing medicine (like omeprazole) in the last 2 weeks or antibiotics in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not been diagnosed with functional abdominal pain (pain without a clear medical cause).
- You are able to safely undergo an endoscopy (no severe heart or lung problems).
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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