MicroRNA test for stomach pain in children
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a test for microRNA (a type of genetic material) in stomach tissue can help identify the cause of stomach pain in children. It may lead to a more accurate diagnosis and better treatment for conditions like gastritis.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child has recurring stomach pain that a doctor has decided needs an endoscopy (a test with a camera to look inside the stomach).
- The pain fits one of these patterns: ulcer-like (pain that comes and goes, relieved by food or antacids), poor digestion (bloating, poor appetite, weight loss, pain after eating), or reflux (heartburn or chest pain).
- Your child does not have other stomach or bowel diseases like inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.
- Your child is not currently taking proton pump inhibitors (medicines that reduce stomach acid).
- Your child does not have other serious medical conditions.
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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