CompletedPhase 4

Optimization of Minocycline for Helicobacter Pylori Rescue Treatment

China480 participantsStarted 2024-08-21

Plain-language summary

The efficacy of bismuth-containing quadruple therapy with minocycline and metronidazole was not inferior to classical bismuth quadruple therapy for refractory H. pylori infection, though also accompanied with high occurrence of adverse events (55.4%). Optimization of minocycline-based regimen to achieve high eradication rate with fewer adverse events is imperative. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and tolerability of a 14-day bismuth-containing quadruple rescue therapy with different dosage of minocycline and metronidazole compared to classical bismuth quadruple therapy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability and willingness to participate in the study and to sign and give informed consent * Confirmed H. pylori infection and with previous treatment experience Exclusion Criteria: * subjects naive to H. pylori treatment, * under 18 or over 80 years old * history of gastrectomy * pregnant or lactating women * Previous history of tuberculosis * Allergy to any of the study drugs * severe systemic diseases or malignancy * administration of antibiotics, bismuth, antisecretory drugs, or Chinese herb medicine in the preceding 8 weeks

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Helicobacter pylori eradication rate

Timeframe: Six weeks after completion of therapy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06561711

SponsorShanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-21

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