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

Sponsor

Sohag University (Other)

Overall Status

Recruiting

CT.gov ID

NCT05830357

Collaborator

(none)

667

Enrollment

Location

Anticipated Duration (Months)

133.6

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

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.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Study Design

Study Type:

Observational

Anticipated Enrollment :

667 participants

Observational Model:

Case-Only

Time Perspective:

Cross-Sectional

Official Title:

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

Anticipated Study Start Date :

May 1, 2023

Anticipated Primary Completion Date :

Jun 30, 2023

Anticipated Study Completion Date :

Sep 30, 2023

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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

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 .