Probiotics as a supplement for reflux disease management
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This early-stage trial tests whether a probiotic supplement can help support treatment of reflux disease (GERD) in patients already taking a standard reflux medication. Researchers want to see if adding probiotics might improve symptoms or overall digestive health.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with GERD (acid reflux)
- You are currently taking rabeprazole (a reflux medication) at a stable dose
- You have not used probiotics, prebiotics, or antibiotics in the past 4 weeks
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not had a recent infection in your lungs, throat, or stomach (within 2 weeks)
- You have no serious chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, or prior stomach/esophagus surgery
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