Prevalence and Risk Factors of Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Children and Young Adults

Recruiting

• Conditions: Helicobacter Pylori Infection

• Registration Number: NCT05830357
• Lead Sponsor: Sohag University

Brief Summary

Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacterium that resides in the stomach and can cause inflammation leading to long-term effects, such as gastric ulcers, cancer, and lymphoma of the stomach mucosal linings Previous research and analysis of H. pylori prevalence in populations have examined common risk factors that increase the likelihood of acquiring the bacteria. Some of the most commonly identified risk factors across various studies in different geographic populations are larger family size, less education, lower socioeconomic status, less frequent hygiene practices, and lower sanitation with specific emphasis on sources of water and defecation.

aim of the work: Studying prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection and its related risk factors in children and young adults in Sohag governorate.

Detailed Description

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Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-04
• Study First Submitted: 2023-04-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-04-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-04-14
• Study First Posted: 2023-04-26
• Last Update Posted: 2023-04-26
• Study Start: 2023-05-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-06-30
• Study Completion: 2023-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 667

Inclusion Criteria

• children and young adults (between 2 to 25 years old)

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Exclusion Criteria

• children below 2 years old
• adults more than 25 years old

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Studying prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection in children and young adults in Sohag governorate	12 weeks following the startpoint of the study.	determine the prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection in children and young adults in Sohag governorate by examining stool samples from 667 patients to detect h.pylori antigen

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
detecting risk factors related to Helicobacter Pylori infection in children and young adults in sohag governorate	12 weeks following the startpoint of the study	We will use a semi-structured questionnaire to detect helicobacter pylori risk factors which include the following : Socio-demographic data, personal habits, physical activity and exercises, history of symptoms suggesting helicopter pylori infection like episodes of epigastric pain, vomiting and dyspepsia and family history, medication and comorbidities .

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of medicine-Sohag university; 🇪🇬 Sohag, Egypt