Clinical Trials for GERD

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).

This page lists clinical trials related to GERD from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.

Trial Summary

• Total studies: 50
• Recruiting: 20
• Active, not recruiting: 7
• Completed: 9
• Other: 14

Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Recruiting Trials

NCT02165059 — GI Neuromuscular Pathology Prospective Registry

In this research study, biopsy samples will be collected to provide more insight into the underlying cause of the motility disorders, help direct further investigation into the cause of the underlying condition, provide future prognosis and predict response to gastric electrical stimulation (GES).

NCT04506593 — Indiana University Gastrointestinal Motility Diagnosis Registry

Develop a registry (list of patients) with accurate clinical motility diagnosis. This registry will help the doctors to identify the patients with specific disease conditions. It will also help in promoting future research in gastroenterology motility disorders

NCT05132816 — High Resolution Manometry After Partial Fundoplication for Gastro-oesophageal Reflux

This is a combined retro- and prospective, monocentric study. All patients who underwent or are planned for laparoscopic partial fundoplication (180° anterior or 270° posterior) between 2020-2023 are assessed for preoperative ineffective esophageal motility (IEM).

The main hypothesis is, that preoperative oesophageal motility disorders, especially hypo-contractility or failed peristalsis, are …

NCT05469854 — A Study to Investigate the Pharmacokinetics and ECG Effects of Linaprazan Glurate

This is a Phase I, single-center, double blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, randomized trial designed to evaluate the PK, cardiodynamic ECG effects, safety, and tolerability of single oral doses of linaprazan glurate. The trial will explore the PK properties of linaprazan glurate and linaprazan as well as the cardiodynamic ECG effects, safety, and tolerability after the administration o…

NCT05496998 — Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Symptomatic Mitral Regurgitation - APOLLO-EU Trial

Evaluate the safety and efficacy of Medtronic Intrepid™ TMVR TF System in patients with moderate-to-severe or severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation, or moderate symptomatic mitral regurgitation combined with mitral stenosis in the presence of MAC who, by agreement of the local site multidisciplinary heart team experienced in mitral valve therapies, are unsuitable for treatment with approved t…

NCT07678177 — An Observational Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of K-CAB Tab./K-CAB ODT(Tegoprazan) in GERD Patients

This study aims to evaluate the status of AE and improvement effect of K-CAB Tab/K-CAB ODT(Tegoprazan) 50mg in patients with GERD.

NCT05320796 — The Bioavailability and Effect on Pouch pH of Esomeprazole After Gastric Bypass

The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of Esomeprazol administered in tablets (Esomeprazol MUT Sandoz® 40mg) or in solution (Esomeprazol MUT Sandoz® 40mg in 10ml tap water) on acid production in the gastric pouch by measuring the intragastric pH and the serum concentration of esomeprazole.

NCT06241183 — Famotidine and Antacids for Treatment of Dyspepsia

The aim of this study is to compare intravenous famotidine, an H2 receptor antagonist, and Maalox/ Mylanta, an oral antacid, in treatment of dyspepsia in the emergency department. The goal of this study is to reduce patients’ pain based on the verbal numerical pain scale. The anticipated outcome is for pain levels in both groups to decrease. It is expected that antacids will improve symptoms mo…

NCT06114836 — GERD Infant Feeding Therapeutics Trial (GIFT Trial)

The goal of this investigator-initiated, single-center, randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare the effects of four weeks of three therapies on clinical and mechanistic outcomes based on pH-Imp testing using a three-arm parallel design in NICU infants with objective GERD diagnosis. The three therapies being compared are natural maturation, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use, and added rice…

NCT05777512 — Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial of Postpyloric Feedings to Improve Pulmonary Outcomes in High-risk Preterm Infants

The purpose of this study is to determine if postpyloric feedings effectively improve objective measures of pulmonary health in preterm infants with chronic lung disease when compared with nasogastric (NG) feedings. This research will (1) determine the optimal nutritional management to prevent a common and costly complication of prematurity, and (2) use a novel crossover design that examines ou…

NCT06613438 — Safety and Effectiveness of eGERD Device to Reduce Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Symptoms

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the eGERD device, which is a novel device for treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

The main questions this research aims to answer are:

1. Does the eGERD device reduce acidity in the esophagus?
2. Does the eGERD device reduce GERD symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation?
3. What medical problems do pa…

NCT06534359 — Transpyloric Versus Gastric Feeding in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transpyloric tube feeding (feeding directly into the small intestine) versus gastric tube feeding tolerably and effectively reduces gastroesophageal reflux in infants born premature who have been diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The main questions this trial aims to answer are:

Does transpyloric as compared to gastric tube feeding result…

NCT07069673 — Abbott Cephea Mitral Valve Disease Registry

The objective of this registry is to gather clinical data on symptomatic patients with mitral valve disease, including patients with mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and mixed mitral valve disease. Data collected from this registry are expected to improve our understanding of the impact of correcting symptomatic mitral valve disease on clinical outcomes in patients that could be candidate…

NCT07125521 — Evaluating Medication Adherence of Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease With Support of the Smartphone Application GERDCare

Adherence to GERD treatment, including medication, diet, and lifestyle, is essential for symptom control and complication prevention, yet adherence rates remain low due to various demographic and clinical factors. Digital therapeutics, particularly mobile health applications, have shown promising potential in supporting chronic disease management and improving patient outcomes.

The GERDCare mo…

NCT07037875 — A Study Comparing the Effect and Safety of Linaprazan Glurate to Lansoprazole in Participants With Erosive Esophagitis (EE) Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out how well linaprazan glurate can heal erosive esophagitis (EE) caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), compared to lansoprazole, a commonly used medication. Researchers will also evaluate whether linaprazan glurate:

• Reduces heartburn symptoms more effectively than lansoprazole
• Is safe and well tolerated, based on physical exams, blood…

NCT07291700 — Study on Hydrotalcite for Relief of Acid Symptoms Due to Acid Rebound After Stopping Long-Term PPI Therapy

This observational study aims to explore the effectiveness of hydrotalcite, marketed as Talcid, in alleviating acid-related symptoms that occur due to an acid rebound after discontinuing a non-/no-longer-indicated long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. PPIs are commonly prescribed to reduce stomach acid to alleviate symptoms such as heartburn and for the treatment of, for example, duode…

NCT06621979 — Evaluation of the Fundoplicature of the Excluded Stomach Post Omega Bypass

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of fundoplication with stomach excluded in the suppression of disabling gastroesophageal reflux requiring surgery in patients who have undergone one anastomosis gastric bypass, with complete objective evaluation of reflux.

NCT07600008 — Development of a Preparation for Supportive Supplementation of Probiotics in Patients With Reflux

A two-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study investigating the efficacy of a probiotic preparation developed as supportive supplementation of probiotics in patients with reflux.

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of the probiotic dietary supplement on the diversity and composition of the gut microbiome in patients diagnosed with GERD who are on PPI therapy. …

NCT07635836 — Comparison of Double-tract and Tubular Gastric Anastomosis in Proximal Gastric Cancer

This study includes patients diagnosed with proximal gastric cancer (Siewert type II/III, cT1-3N0-1M0) across six tertiary hospitals, who underwent either double-tract reconstruction (DTR) or tubular gastric anastomosis (TGA). Participants were divided into two groups based on the surgical procedure. We conducted a comparative analysis of postoperative outcomes by evaluating electronic medical …

NCT04383262 — Fosamprenavir for Laryngopharyngeal Upper Airway Tissue Treatment and Enzyme Reduction

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) is a common condition that causes symptoms like chronic cough, throat clearing, hoarseness, and trouble swallowing. If not treated, LPR can lead to long-term throat damage and may increase the risk of throat cancer. More than 20% of the people in the United States are estimated to have LPR, yet there is no effective medication approved to treat it. Drugs called pr…

Active, Not Recruiting

NCT00431756 — Novel Biomarkers in the Neoplastic Progression of Barrett’s Esophagus

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are any early changes in DNA markers of blood and esophageal tissue in people with gastric reflux, Barrett’s esophagus or esophageal cancer that can warn of a progression to esophageal cancer.

NCT03705416 — Long Term Outcomes of Bariatric Patients Treated With Surgery or Endoscopy

GERD is common in the obese population. Bariatric procedures are the mainstay of therapy for these patients. Bariatric procedures can be surgical (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and Vertical sleeve gastrectomy) or endoscopic (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty). The rate of GERD after either treatment is unknown as is the rate of silent reflux. The study primary objective is to assess the incidence rate …

NCT04253392 — RETHINK REFLUX Registry

The RETHINK REFLUX Registry is a post-market prospective, multi-center, observation, single arm, long-term safety surveillance registry of subjects implanted with the LINX device. The primary objective of the study is to confirm the long-term safety profile of the LINX device and procedure (implant/explant) up to 10 years post-implant.

NCT04450628 — Esophagogastric Junction Distensibility During Hiatal Hernia Repair

The investigators aim to ascertain the effects of hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication on the distensibility of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) as measured by FLIP topography/impedance planimetry. The investigators also aim to assess for any correlation between values of EGJ distensibility and GERD related quality of life (QOL) and dysphagia scores.

NCT02616302 — A Study to Check the Safety of Dexlansoprazole and Learn if it Can Treat Symptomatic Nonerosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children 2 to 11 Years Old

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by food or acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus, repeatedly. The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.

The body uses stomach acid to break down food, but when acid rises up into the esophagus it can hurt or damage it. People with GERD often feel food coming back up into the throat and mo…

NCT07603570 — Endovenous Laser Ablation With 1940 nm Versus 1470 nm

1. Study Design: A single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted at Kafrelsheikh University Hospital to compare the efficacy and safety of 1940 nm vs. 1470 nm diode lasers for EVLA.
2. Participants: The trial will enroll 220 adult patients (110 per group) presenting with symptomatic varicose veins (CEAP C2-C6) and duplex-proven saphenous reflux with a vein diameter \bm…

NCT07620899 — Biological Optimization Versus Standard Care in Post-POEM Achalasia Patients (BIO-POEM)

This study aims to evaluate whether a structured biological optimization program can improve reflux symptoms and overall recovery in patients with achalasia cardia who previously underwent Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). Although POEM is highly effective for relieving swallowing difficulty, many patients develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after the procedure and remain dependent …

Not Yet Recruiting

NCT07611162 — Comparative Effectiveness of Alginate, Magaldrate, Sucralfate, Proton Pump Inhibitors, and Diet in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of different treatments for laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) in adult patients with confirmed symptoms and signs of the condition. The main question it aims to answer is:

Which treatment (Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), alginate, magaldrate, sucralfate, or diet) leads to the greatest improvement in LPRD symptoms…

NCT07572708 — Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) for the Treatment of Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (NERD)

This multicenter study aims to evaluate whether Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) is effective in treating Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (NERD). NERD is a common condition where patients experience symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation, but no visible damage can be seen in the esophagus during an endoscopy. TEA is a non-invasive treatment that uses a small device …

NCT07624383 — New Topical tReatment Options for Symptomatic patiEnts With Nonerosive gastroesophageaL Reflux dIsease: rEsults oF a Single-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Crossover Trial. (The RELIEF Trial)

The goal of this randomized, double-blind, single-center clinical trial RELEIF is to learn if medical devices work to decrease symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults’ patients. It will also teach us about the safety, tolerability and improvement of patient’s quality of life during and after taking medical device. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does medical de…

NCT07638423 — Endoscopic Injection of Autologous Fat-Derived Cells (SVF) for Adults With Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). (The GERD-REVIVE Pilot Study)

The purpose of this pilot clinical study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of an innovative endoscopic treatment for adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that does not respond adequately to standard medications. The study focuses on the anti-reflux barrier between the esophagus and the stomach, which fails in patients with GERD. Instead of traditional surgery, this study e…

NCT07667894 — Mindfulness Intervention for Emotional Distress (MIED) in Patients With GERD

The goal of this multicenter randomized waitlist-controlled clinical trial is to evaluate whether an online Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Emotional Distress (MIED) can reduce emotional distress and reflux-related symptoms in adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a common chronic gastrointestinal condition that is frequently accompanied by anxiety, depressive symptoms,…

NCT07643779 — Symptom Severity, Posture, Pain, and Physical Activity in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

This study is a cross-sectional research designed to investigate symptom severity, posture, musculoskeletal pain, and physical activity levels in individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

NCT07584096 — Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Symptom Severity and Quality of Life in Non-Erosive Reflux Disease

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if inspiratory muscle training (IMT) works to treat on clinical symptom severity and quality of life in patients with Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD). The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does drug IMT lower the clinical symptom severity ? Does drug IMT improve quality of life? Researchers will compare high intensity IMT to a sham-IMT (a IMT d…

NCT07659080 — Antireflux Surgery Without Preoperative Esophageal Manometry

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if people can safely skip a test called esophageal manometry before surgery for acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) or a hiatal hernia. Manometry measures the muscles of the food pipe using a thin tube passed through the nose. The test can be uncomfortable and can delay surgery. The main questions this study aims to answer are wheth…

NCT07607067 — Pilot Study of Salivary Bile Acids and Pepsin as Predictive Biomarkers of Reflux Disease After Sleeve Gastrectomy

The goal of this observational study is to learn whether bile acids and pepsin in saliva can help identify adults at higher risk of developing reflux-related esophageal disease after sleeve gastrectomy, including Los Angeles grade B-D erosive esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus. The study will include adults undergoing sleeve gastrectomy as part of their regular clinical care. Participants will…

Enrolling by Invitation

NCT03103789 — Assessment of Esophageal Epithelium Integrity With Use of a Novel Mucosal Impedance Device

The objective of this study is to design and use a novel, minimally invasive mucosal impedance (MI) technology to inexpensively and accurately test mucosal health in suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) patients as compared to those without GERD.

NCT07629323 — Intrathecal Analgesia in Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication.

Patients planned for laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication or robotic- assisted laparoscopic surgery will receive either intrathecal morphine, intrathecal fentanyl or iv morphine (control).

Perioperative total opioid consumption, Postoperative Pain Numeric Rating scale, grade of nausea and time in the postoperative ward are compared. Total grade of patient satisfaction (0-10) as well as total hos…

NCT07634614 — Pre- and Post-Therapy Evaluation of Air-Associated Symptoms in Patients With Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Assessing the Role of Speech and Language Therapy

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may present with concomitant gas-related symptom (GRS) such as supragastric or gastric belching, and aerophagia. Identifying these patients is crucial, as their therapeutic pathway differs substantially from that of patients with “pure” reflux disease. Proceeding directly to antireflux surgery in the presence of untreated air-associated sympt…

Completed Trials

NCT02318862 — Assessment of Esophageal Epithelium Integrity With Mucosal Impedance

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition affecting more than 100 million adults in the U.S., and it significantly impacts patients’ quality of life while imposing billions of dollars of direct and indirect costs each year upon our healthcare system. Current diagnostic tests for GERD are highly invasive and medically inadequate, and the goal of this project is to develop a no…

NCT02083952 — Impact of Swaddle Blanket on Gastroesophageal Reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been reported in up to 85% of all infants born prematurely, and has been associated with a wide range of symptoms. These include irritability, pauses in breathing, heart rate drops, declines in oxygen levels, chronic lung disease, and delays in growth and development. A novel approach to the mangement of GERD in infants is the use of an abdominal band,…

NCT03105375 — Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of X842 in Human: A Single/Multiple Ascending Dose Study

The purpose of this study is to assess and analyze the safety, tolerability and PK/PD data following single ascending and multiple ascending doses of X842 in healthy subjects.

NCT03596411 — The Detection of Barrett’s Esophagus by Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Prevents Esophageal Carcinoma in Morbid Obese After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Severe Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) leading to a chronic aggression of esophagus mucosa, called Barrett’s esophagus is a main complication of Sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity. Barrett’s esophagus is considered as a early stage of neoplastic transformation to adenocarcinoma. Since this last years, six european bariatric centers have adopted the policy to realize endoscopy before a…

NCT04248335 — Effect of Obesity on Proton Pump Inhibitors

This longitudinal study tests the hypothesis that obesity affects drug pharmacology of acid suppression medications in children.

NCT04402931 — Redo Surgery or Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve for Mitral Bioprosthetic Dysfunction (SURViV)

Transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation has emerged as a valid alternative to redo surgery for patients with surgical bioprosthetic dysfunction. Nowadays, transcatheter, transeptal mitral valve-in-valve replacement (TsMViV) has been adopted in many centers worldwide. Some studies report low rates of periprocedural morbidity and mortality and favorable hemodynamic parameters of valve performan…

NCT05055128 — A Study in Patients With Erosive Esophagitis to Investigate Safety, Tolerability, and Healing Rates After 4 Weeks Treatment of X842 or Lansoprazole and Symptom Pattern During Subsequent 4 Weeks Treatment With Lansoprazole

This study will be conducted in patients with erosive esophagitis due to gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) Los Angeles (LA) grades C or D, and in patients with at least partial symptom response but still endoscopically unhealed (LA grades A or B) after 8 weeks history of standard treatment healing course with PPI, designed to support dose selection for Phase 3 and to investigate safety, t…

NCT07640165 — Gastric Ultrasound for Airway Management in Emergency Patients

This prospective observational cohort study evaluates the association between gastric residual content and volume, assessed by point-of-care gastric ultrasound (PoCUS), and the choice of airway management technique (Rapid Sequence Intubation vs. non Rapid Sequence Intubation) in adult emergency surgical patients at Rumah Sakit Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM). Aspiration risk in emergency patients is …

NCT07379645 — A Clinical Trial of PepZinGI® for Acute Heartburn Relief and Sleep Outcomes

This decentralized, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-period crossover study will evaluate whether PepZinGI® (zinc-L-carnosine) reduces food-triggered heartburn compared with placebo. Participants (N=50) complete two 1-week treatment periods (PepZinGI® and placebo) separated by a 2-week washout, for a total of 29 days. Primary outcomes are heartburn severity and frequency measur…

Other (Terminated)

NCT06317675 — Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease

To evaluate the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment in patients affected by symptoms related to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Other (Withdrawn)

NCT07313774 — A Study Comparing the Effect and Safety of Linaprazan Glurate to Lansoprazole in Maintenance of Healing in Participants With Healed Erosive Esophagitis (EE) Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how well linaprazan glurate can maintain healed erosive esophagitis (EE) caused by GERD in participants who have participated in a prior healing trial, compared to lansoprazole (an approved treatment for GERD). Researchers will also examine:

• the effect of linaprazan glurate on heartburn symptoms compared to lansoprazole.
• whether linaprazan …