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Helicobacter testing to rationalise use of endoscopy

Completed
Conditions
Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive System
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Registration Number
ISRCTN31675962
Lead Sponsor
Record Provided by the NHS R&D 'Time-Limited' National Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
232
Inclusion Criteria

A control group of practices in south east London pursuing 'usual' management of Helicobacter pylori, including endoscopy compared with a study group in which a near-patient test kit for Helicobacter pylori was provided for use on all patients under the age of 45 with persistent dyspepsia.

Exclusion Criteria

Does not meet with inclusion criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Health care utilisation<br>2. Consulting rates <br>3. Prescribing rates
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
o secondary outcome measures
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