Antibiotic treatment for H. pylori infection in teens
Treatments studied
This study tests a two-drug antibiotic treatment for teens with an H. pylori stomach infection, which can cause ulcers and stomach pain. If you or your teen have had H. pylori and have not gotten better with other treatments, this could be a good option.
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Who can take part
- Weigh at least 35 kilograms (about 77 pounds)
- Have a confirmed H. pylori infection from a biopsy (a small stomach sample)
- Have either never been treated for H. pylori before or had treatment that did not work
- Have not taken certain stomach acid medicines or antibiotics in the past 4 weeks
- Get permission from a parent or legal guardian if under 18
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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