Table 2.
The eradication rates of the BPAL-7 and BPAL-10 regimens.
| Analyses | BPAL-7 regimen (n = 107) | BPAL-10 regimen (n = 109) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intention-to-treat | 54 (49.1) | 69 (62.7) | 0.037 |
| Per-protocol | 51 (47.6) | 68 (62.4) | 0.024 |
Values were demonstrated as numbers (percentages). 14C-urea breath test was conducted to confirm the eradication of H. pylori two months after the end of treatment. A Chi-square test was performed to compare variables between groups. BPAL-7 and BPAL-10: bismuth-based quadruple therapies containing pantoprazole, amoxicillin, and levofloxacin for seven and ten days, respectively.