Gastric Cancer Prevention for Indigenous Peoples
A Gastric Cancer Prevention Program for Aboriginal People Living in the Remote Areas
National Taiwan University Hospital
50,000 participants
Jan 1, 2018
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The incidence of gastric cancer in local indigenous peoples is higher than the non-Indigenous counterpart in Taiwan. How to design an effective prevention strategy for gastric cancer is of importance. The present study aimed to identify the causes that may account for the health inequalities, allowing generation of a plan of action on the whole population scale.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Aged 20-60 years
- Mentally competent to be able to understand the consent form
- Able to communicate with study staff for individuals
Exclusion Criteria2
- Pregnancy
- Individuals with major comorbid diseases
Interventions
Participants will receive the 13C-urea breath test and those with test positive will further receive H. pylori eradication treatment.
Screening program is audited by the standardized quality indicators, including the participation rate, the positivity rate, the referral-to-treatment rate, and the eradication rate .
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NCT03900910