Helicobacter Pylori and Body Iron in Adults (HEISA)

This study is an etiologic trial to test the hypothesis that predicts that Helicobacter pylori eradication in asymptomatic/mildly dyspeptic adults will result in an increase in body iron. The study will assign and aims to complete the follow-up of 240 subjects half of them assigned to a highly effective FDA approved 14-day course of a 3-1 capsule containing bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline plus omeprazole which is now OTC. We have tested the effectiveness of this therapy in the study population and it seems to yield almost 100% eradication on PP analysis. We need the best possible, near 100% eradication rate, which we have already obtained in a pilot, to make comparisons on ITT basis and safely conclude that H pylori leads to a deficit of body iron.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

This etiologic double-blind randomized trial in non-anemic mostly asymptomatic/mildly dyspeptic Hp-infected adults will assess whether Hp eradication results in improvements in the levels of iron stores. Iron stores will be assessed by (i) SF as primary outcome, and the following secondary outcomes: (ii) serum transferrin receptor (sTfR), (iii) the ratio of sTfR to SF or R/F, which will be used to estimate body iron, (iv) transferrin saturation (TS), (v) zinc protoporhyrin (ZPP) and (vi) hemoglobin (Hb) at baseline and at 6 months of follow-up. This study is a double-blind randomized clinical trial (RCT) of Hp eradication allocating 400 Hp-infected asymptomatic/mildly dyspeptic adults 18-65 years of age of El Paso, Texas, to receive either (i) a 14-day quadruple Hp eradication therapy described above or (ii) placebo. We expect that at least 240 will complete the study medications and follow-up.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Texas
      • El Paso, Texas, United States, 79928
        • Sparks Community Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 64 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults 18-65, men and women, residents of the geographic target area in El Paso, Texas, who consent to participate and complete at least 10 days of the study medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unsure if they stay in the area, have a history of allergic reactions to any antibiotic, lack adequate specimen for culture, phenylketonurics, women who are pregnant or unwilling to use 2 modern contraceptive methods during the 2-weeks they take the medications, with a history of heavy menses, anemic, history of peptic ulcer disease or had received Helicobacter eradication therapy or have abnormal lab results for kidney and liver functions tests. Will hold the enrollment for 4 weeks to those taking PPI, bismuth salts and antibiotics, and for 3 months since last blood transfusion or receiving intravenous iron preparations.

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

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: PYLERA AND OMEPRAZOLE
14-DAY COURSE OF 3-1 PYLERA (3 CAPSULES QID) PLUS OMEPRAZOLE (BID)
A 14-day quadruple Hp eradication therapy consisting of: omeprazole (20 mg twice daily) plus 3 capsules q.i.d., each containing 420 mg of bismuth subcitrate potassium, 375 mg of metronidazole and 375 mg of tetracycline hydrochloride, for 14 days
Other Names:
  • PYLERA
  • OTC OMEPRAZOLE
Placebo Comparator: PLACEBO
MATCHING PLACEBOS
TO BE PREPARED BY LICENSED COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Serum Ferritin
Time Frame: 6 months after completing therapy
Changes from baseline at 6 months after completing therapy, controlled by C-reactive protein
6 months after completing therapy

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Body Iron
Time Frame: 6 months after completing therapy
Changes from baseline estimated by the ratio of log base 10 of serum transferrin receptor over serum ferritin
6 months after completing therapy
Other markers of iron stores, and erythropoiesis
Time Frame: 6 months after completing therapy
Changes from baseline transferrin saturation, zinc protoporphyrin to estimate free-erythrocyte protoporphyrin, and hemoglobin
6 months after completing therapy

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2016

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 5, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

May 9, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 9, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2017

Last Verified

May 1, 2017

More Information

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