Breathing exercise for functional heartburn and reflux hypersensitivity
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a specific breathing exercise helps reduce symptoms of functional heartburn or reflux hypersensitivity. If you qualify, you'll learn and practice the exercise to see if it improves your condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be 20 years old or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with functional heartburn or reflux hypersensitivity using standard criteria.
- You must have had normal results on an upper endoscopy (camera test) with no signs of serious damage or a hiatal hernia.
- You must be able and willing to do breathing exercises as part of the trial.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must not have severe heart or lung disease.
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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