Barriers of General Practitioner Regarding Helicobacter Pylori.
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: H.Pylori Infection. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Barriersof General Practitioner RegardingHelicobacter Pylori Diagnosis andTreatment
Overview
This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practices of general practitioners regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. The study also seeks to identify the main barriers that prevent proper management of the condition. The central hypothesis is that gaps in knowledge and challenges in clinical practice contribute to variations in how general practitioners diagnose and treat H. pylori infection.
Detailed description
This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of general practitioners regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. It also examines the barriers that may affect appropriate clinical decision-making in managing this common gastrointestinal condition. By assessing physicians' understanding of recommended diagnostic techniques, treatment regimens, and follow-up strategies, the study aims to identify areas where education or system-level improvements may be needed.
The study hypothesizes that insufficient knowledge of current guidelines, limited access to diagnostic tests, and patient-related or system-related barriers contribute to inconsistent management of H. pylori infection among general practitioners. The findings may help inform future training programs and improve patient care outcomes.
Primary outcome measures
- Knowledge [Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.]
- Attitudes [Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.]
- Practices [Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.]
- Perceived Barriers [Time frame: After history and examination by 1 hour.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
\- Licensed general practitioners actively working primary health care centers, outpatients clinics and general hospitals in Upper Egypt( Assuit, Minya, Sohag, Qena, luxor and Aswan).
Exclusion criteria
- Specialists in gastroenterology.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-crossover
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07284355 · Helicobacter pylori