Breathing exercises and manual therapy for acid reflux
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether breathing exercises plus manual therapy can improve reflux symptoms in people with GERD. It aims to strengthen your breathing muscles and may help reduce your need for medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- You take a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) at a dose of 20 mg (e.g., omeprazole).
- You do not have a hiatal hernia larger than 3 cm.
- You do not have chronic lung disease, severe heart disease, or severe osteoporosis.
- You have not had abdominal or chest surgery, or rib fractures in the past year.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 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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