Gastric Swab for Helicobacter Pylori Detection

A Prospective Comparison of Cotton Swab Method and Conventional Biopsy Sampling in Rapid Urease Test for Helicobacter Pylori Detection

A randomized controlled trial for comparing the Helicobacter pylori test using the swap method and the method using the conventional biopsy.

The aim of this study is to conduct a prospective study under the hypothesis that a cotton swab method in the rapid urease test is not inferior to the conventional biopsy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 20-80
• Patients who undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy and need for investigation of Helicobacter pylori infection.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Surgical history of any kind of gastrectomy
• Patients with contraindication of esophagogastroduodenoscopy