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Helicobacter Pylori, Atrophic Gastritis and Intestinal Metaplasia Registry and Prospective Study
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summary
Since much is unknown about factors that lead to progression of the pre-neoplastic lesions and cancer. In addition, there is ongoing debate on the optimal surveillance intervals and techniques. To solve these important clinical questions, the establishment of a registry for a longitudinal study is planned.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
260
Start Date
2020-05-15
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2024-08-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
To set up a prospective study and registry (HAR-P) for patients with H. pylori infection, atrophic gastritis or intestinal metaplasia to evaluate their clinical features and outcomes. The objectives include: 1. Assess the short- and long-term patient outcomes of H. pylori patients 2. Characterize factors involved in the progression or regression of pre-neoplastic lesions, namely atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia 3. Gather information for a better understanding on the efficacy and role of surveillance 4. Potential for the development of new screening/surveillance strategies and tools for better risk stratification of patients 5. Establish a biobank for H. pylori, atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia patients
Locations (2)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
S.H. Ho Centre for Digestive Health, Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong