Overview

The Effect of H. Pylori Infection on Iron Metabolism

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) gastritis results in abnormal iron metabolism in patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and to determine if this is due to strain variations in the H. pylori organism.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Collaborators:
Eisai Inc.
PriCara, Unit of Ortho-McNeil, Inc.