Dual vs. triple therapy for childhood Helicobacter pylori gastritis: a double-blind randomized multicentre trial.

Background: Data on the efficacy of eradication treatment for Helicobacter pylori gastritis in children are scarce.

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of triple therapy with lansoprazole plus amoxicillin and tinidazole vs. dual therapy with amoxicillin and tinidazole in a double-blind randomized multicentre trial, and the usefulness of eradication in terms of long-term symptom resolution.