Helicobacter Pylori Prevalence in Southern Region of Romania

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy708 enrolled

Overview

Observational study, voluntary participation, 12 months, studying Helicobacter pylori prevalence.

Observational study, voluntary participation, 12 months, studying Helicobacter pylori prevalence. The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of H. pylori infection in several areas of the Southern Regions of Romania, considered as vulnerable pertaining to the access of health services. Fecal Helicobacter pylori will be tested, together with antibiotic susceptibility.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

708

Conditions

Infections, Helicobacter

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult voluntary participants to "Medical services caravan" project by Medcorp Association Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years old * No informed consent

Locations (1)

Medcorp Association

Bucharest, Romania

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Helicobacter pylori infection rate

rate of fecal antigen test divided by total number of tests (fecal Helicobacter test)

Time frame: 12 months

Secondary Outcomes

Antibiotic susceptibility rate

rate of antibiotic (x) susceptibility divided by total number of tests (antibiotic susceptibility test)

Time frame: 12 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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