Last updated: February 2023
The Gastroenterology Society of Kenya (GSK) has developed these standardized research protocols to facilitate high-quality gastroenterology research in Kenya. These protocols aim to harmonize research methodologies, improve the quality of gastroenterology research, and facilitate multi-center collaboration.
Researchers are encouraged to adapt these protocols to their specific research questions while maintaining the core standardized elements to ensure comparability of results across different studies. All protocols have been reviewed by the GSK Research Committee and align with international best practices while considering local resource constraints.
Standardized protocol for trials evaluating H. pylori eradication regimens in Kenya
Protocol for trials evaluating therapeutic interventions in inflammatory bowel disease
Protocol for trials evaluating ascites management in resource-limited settings
Protocol for evaluating primary and secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding
The GSK Research Committee offers the following support services to members conducting gastroenterology research:
Members can request these services by contacting research@gsk.or.ke.
Prevalence and Risk Factors for H. pylori Infection in Urban and Rural Kenya
Ogutu, E.O., Kang'ethe, S.K., Nyabola, L.O., et al. (2022). East African Medical Journal, 99(2), 45-52.
Patterns of Antibiotic Resistance in Helicobacter pylori Isolates from Nairobi, Kenya
Kimani, R.W., Njoroge, M.W., Ogutu, E.O., et al. (2022). BMC Infectious Diseases, 22(1), 328.
Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Viral Hepatitis in Kenya: A Multicenter Study
Mwangi, J.K., Karanja, S.C., Gitau, S.N., et al. (2023). Journal of Hepatology, 78(1), 112-119.
Quality of Life in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in Kenya: A Cross-Sectional Study
Njoroge, P.K., Waithaka, M.S., Ogutu, E.O., et al. (2023). Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 29(1), 45-52.
