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The Preventive Effect of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication on the Development of Gastric Cancer

Completed
Conditions
Medical Care Cost
Helicobacter Pylori
Eradication
Gastric Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00596401
Lead Sponsor
Showa Inan General Hospital
Brief Summary

Recently, the preventive effect of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) eradication treatment on the incidence of gastric cancer has been reported. By Hp eradication treatment being performed for Hp-infected people in Iijima town, we will evaluate whether the incidence of gastric cancer and/or the medical care cost can be reduced as compared with those in the previous years.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3000
Inclusion Criteria
  • People who live in Iijima town at their age of 19 to 69 years
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
the annual incidence of gastric cancer in Iijima town10 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The annual medical care cost in Iijima town10 years

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Showa Inan General hospital

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Komagane, Nagano, Japan

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