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New treatment option for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Official title Impact of Eradication Therapy on Helicobacter Pylori Infection With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07574879
What this study is testing
What is Eradication of Helcobacter Pylori?
Eradication of Helcobacter Pylori is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd).
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Helicobacter pylori (HP) is a well-established pathogen responsible for chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Its presence has been implicated in the development of gastric malignancies such as adenocarcinoma and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- Time commitment: about 6 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged ≥40 years.
- Diagnosed with COPD confirmed by spirometry (post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC \< 0.70) and H. pylori positive.
- Willing to participate and provide consent for testing and follow-up.
You likely can't join if
- patients with asthma, known peptic ulcers, acute exacerbation of COPD
- patients who took antibiotics and PPIs within the last month,
- Patients who took histamine-2-receptor antagonists within the last week or antacid within the last 24 hours a
- those having H. pylori eradication treatment within the last 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zagazig, Elsharkia, Egypt
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zagazig, Elsharkia, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.