Breathing training for acid reflux symptoms
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether learning specific breathing exercises can help reduce symptoms of acid reflux (also called GERD). If you have been diagnosed with acid reflux and are interested in a non-drug approach, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You must be 20 to 80 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with acid reflux, either by an endoscopy (a camera test of your esophagus) or a 24-hour pH monitoring test.
- You need to be willing to follow the full training and follow-up schedule.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You cannot have had anti-reflux surgery before, or have severe heart, lung, or breathing problems.
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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