Clinical trials

Helicobacter pylori infection is a common global gastrointestinal infectious disease, affecting approximately 43.1% of the world's population. Eradicating H. pylori is crucial for reducing the risk of developing conditions such as gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. Currently, 14-day high-dose dual therapy containing amoxicillin and bismuth-containing quadruple therapy are the guideline-recommended first-line treatment regimens for H. pylori eradication. Treatment options for H. pylori vary considerably, with differing efficacy outcomes largely attributable to increasing bacterial antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, multiple factors influence the efficacy of H. pylori eradication, including smoking, body surface area, CYP2C19 gene polymorphisms, patient compliance, and regional variations. Therefore, to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of different treatment regimens alongside the cost-effectiveness of various therapeutic strategies, and to conduct ongoing critical analysis of clinical practice, this study proposes a long-term investigation of real-world clinical practice through a non-interventional cohort study registry. This will assess the effectiveness, safety, and temporal trends of different H. pylori infection treatment regimens, providing real-time evidence to support clinical practice.

Helicobacter pylori infection is a prevalent global gastrointestinal condition linked to chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. Potent and sustained acid suppression improves eradication efficacy. Vonoprazan, a potassium-competitive acid blocker, provides rapid and stable acid inhibition and has become an important component of dual therapy with amoxicillin. However, the optimal dosing strategy and treatment duration for vonoprazan-based dual therapy are not yet fully established. This multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial compares the efficacy and safety of a short-term, high-dose vonoprazan-based dual therapy (20 mg three times daily for 7 days) with a standard-dose regimen (20 mg twice daily for 14 days), both combined with amoxicillin, for first-line H. pylori eradication. Adult participants with confirmed H. pylori infection will be randomized 1:1 to the two treatment groups. The primary outcome is the eradication rate of H. pylori at 6 weeks after completion of therapy. Secondary outcomes include safety assessments and medication adherence. This study will provide evidence on whether a higher dose and shorter treatment course can achieve similar eradication rates with acceptable safety and tolerability compared to the standard regimen.

Bismuth-containing quadruple therapy was recommended as a first-line treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection. This study aimed to compare real-world outcomes of various potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) -based bismuth quadruple regimens and identify factors influencing treatment failure. A multicenter cohort study was conducted and study outcomes included eradication rates and incidence of adverse events.