Breathing exercises for GERD relief
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining breathing exercises with manual therapy can improve symptoms for people with GERD. It may help if you are currently taking acid-reducing medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with GERD (chronic acid reflux).
- You are taking 20 mg of a proton pump inhibitor (acid-reducing medication).
- You do not have a hiatal hernia larger than 3 cm.
- You do not have severe lung or heart disease.
- You have not had abdominal or chest surgery, or broken ribs in the past year.
- You do not have severe osteoporosis and your BMI is under 30.
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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