Testing a pressure band to ease GERD throat and cough symptoms
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether using an “external Shaker pressure band” can reduce GERD symptoms that affect the throat and airway, like chronic cough, choking, or food coming back up. It also checks whether these people can safely tolerate the study measurements through the nose.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 85 years old
- You have GERD plus throat/ear/nose symptoms, chronic cough, choking, or food/regurgitation
- Your GERD has been diagnosed with related conditions like esophagitis, hiatal hernia, achalasia, or diffuse esophagus spasms
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- You cannot have sleep apnea (or use CPAP)
- You must be able to tolerate a nasal procedure and not have a blockage in the esophagus that prevents passing a probe
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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