Favorable effects of close telephone follow-up on Helicobacter pylori eradication success

Introduction: To determine whether close follow-up by telephone calls is of benefit in Helicobacter pylori (HP) eradication rates. Methods: This a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Patients were randomized into two groups as patients who followed up (TFG) and those not (NTFG; controls). the TFG group called every 3 days for 14 during Hp treatment supported treatment. NTFG explained protocol detail at initiation instructed to return visit 4 weeks after end. The latter was given support via calls. All examined fecal HP antigen assay Results: 242 patients’ age range 19-82 their mean 45.01 ± 14.6 years. Of patients, 52.1% (n=126) women 47.9% (n=116) men. At medical examinations, 6.2% (n=15) voluntarily withdrew from study. Treatment discontinued 5.8% (n=14) course due side effects. remaining 213 108 105 group. Eradication achieved 80% (n=84) could be 20% (n=21) NTFG. 91.6% (n=99) 8.4% (n=9) TGF (p<0.001). Conclusions: Supportive follow significantly positively contributed success.