Argentinean Registry on the Management of Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES · Aug 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Argentinean Registry on the Management of Helicobacter Pylori Infection, also known as ArgReg-Hp, is a clinical study aimed at understanding how to best treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, which can lead to stomach issues like gastritis and ulcers. With about half of the population in Argentina estimated to be infected, the study seeks to gather information from doctors about the different treatments they use in their everyday practice. By collecting this data, the researchers hope to identify effective treatments that can be used without needing to test each individual’s resistance to antibiotics, which can be complicated and time-consuming.

To participate in this study, you need to be an adult who has been diagnosed with an H. pylori infection. Unfortunately, pregnant or nursing women, or those who have taken antibiotics recently, cannot join. If you do participate, you can expect to contribute to a larger understanding of how H. pylori is treated in Argentina, which may help improve treatment for others in the future. The study is being conducted by several medical institutions and has received approval from ethical committees to ensure everything is done safely and responsibly.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Infected adult patients by Helicobacter pylori
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• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant or lactating women Subjects currently taking any antibiotics Administration of antibiotics or bismuth in the preceding 4 weeks or PPI 2 weeks previous Unable or refuse to give consent