A randomised trial of early endoscopy, Helicobacter pylori (Hp) testing or empiric treatment for dyspepsia
Completed
- Conditions
- Peptic ulcer diseaseDigestive SystemGastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN84808638
- 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
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
Patients newly presenting with dyspectic symptoms
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided at time of registration
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Diagnosis<br>2. Drugs prescribed<br>3. Repeat consultations<br>4. Need for further investigation/referral<br>5. Symptom response<br>6. Self-medication<br>7. Time off work<br>8. Patient satisfaction and quality of life (36-item Short Form Health Survey [SF-36])
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method o secondary outcome measures