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Gastric Cancer and Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Lima, Peru: The Role of Water Contamination


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21 Years
70 Years
Open (Enrolling)
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Helicobacter Pylori Infection

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Trial Information

Gastric Cancer and Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Lima, Peru: The Role of Water Contamination


The objective of this study is to detect the presence of Helicobacter Pylori in the drinking
water derived from the public network by molecular and genomic techniques in districts of
Lima (Brena, Chorrillos, Comas, El Agustino, La Victoria, Lince, Los Olivos, Miraflores,
Puente Piedra, Rimac, San Isidro, San Juan de Lurigancho, San Martin de Porres, Villa El
Salvador, and Villa Maria del Triunfo) with high and low incidence of gastric carcinoma.
The secondary objective of this study is to establish correlations between the findings in
water and those of the stomach of patients with symptoms of dyspepsia who live in those
districts.


Inclusion Criteria:



- adults between the ages of 21-70 years old who have lived for more than 10 years in
the Lima districts listed in protocol,

- who have a biopsy proven diagnosis of infection by H. pylori.

- participants must be in good general condition, mentally competent and able to
provide informed consent;

- must not show evidence of dehydration or jaundice;

- must be willing to complete the patient questionnaires.

- participants must not have known allergies to any of the antibiotics used in the
study.

Exclusion Criteria:

- pregnancy

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

Detect H. pylori in public drinking water of Lima Peru

Outcome Description:

To detect the presence of Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) in the drinking water derived from the public network by molecular and genomic techniques in districts of Lima, Peru (districts detailed in protocol).

Outcome Time Frame:

within 1 year of receving last sample

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Manuel Valdivieso, M.D.

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

SWOG

Authority:

Peru: Ministry of Health

Study ID:

S1119

NCT ID:

NCT01512875

Start Date:

December 2011

Completion Date:

April 2013

Related Keywords:

  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  • Helicobacter pylori
  • water contamination
  • Lima, Peru
  • Helicobacter Infections

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