Serum Zinc, Peptic Ulcer Disease and H. Pylori Infection

March 21, 2016 updated by: Sara Abdelhakam, Ain Shams University
Fifty consecutive patients with symptoms suggestive of peptic ulcer disease were included. All underwent complete clinical evaluation, laboratory investigations, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and rapid urease test. Measurement of serum zinc level was done for all the included patients in addition to twenty five age and sex matched healthy control subjects.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

75

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with symptoms suggestive of peptic ulcer disease like epigastric pain, dyspepsia, heartburn who were candidates for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Symptoms suggestive of peptic ulcer disease like epigastric pain, dyspepsia, heartburn

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who received zinc supplementation, proton pump inhibitors (PPI), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Those presented with hematemesis or melena
  • Those with chronic liver disease, renal failure, malabsorption or previous gastric surgery

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Control Group
Case Group
Thorough examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum to the second part was done to all patients using Olympus CV-150 or Pentax EPM-3500.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Detection of positive upper GIT endoscopic findings
Time Frame: upon endoscopy
upon endoscopy

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 17, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

March 22, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 22, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 21, 2016

Last Verified

March 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

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