Dyspepsia
MONDO:0002268An uncomfortable, often painful feeling in the stomach, resulting from impaired digestion. Symptoms include burning stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Causes include gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatic disease, and gallbladder disease.
Also known as: dyspepsia, indigestion, indigestion
86 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Battle of the bacteria busters: triple vs quadruple therapy for stomach bug
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests two different drug combinations to treat Helicobacter pylori, a stomach bacteria that can cause indigestion. About 66 adults with dyspepsia will receive either a triple therapy (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, esomeprazole) or a quadruple therapy (bismuth, metronida…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Akil Al Islam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Stomach 'EKG' could spot hidden gut problems
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new device called Gastric Alimetry that records the stomach's electrical activity through electrodes placed on the belly. Researchers want to see if it can reliably detect abnormal stomach rhythms in people with conditions like gastroparesis and functional…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Ear device may calm stomach pain without drugs
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a small device worn behind the ear, which sends mild electrical pulses to nerves, can reduce abdominal pain in adults with gastroparesis-like symptoms (slow stomach emptying). About 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with chronic upset stomach: drug trial shows promise
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a medicine called Z-338 in children aged 9 to 17 who have functional dyspepsia, a condition causing stomach pain and fullness after eating. The trial has two parts: first checking how the drug moves through the body, then comparing it to a placebo over 28 days to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zeria Pharmaceutical • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could this pill ease chronic stomach pain?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a drug called tradipitant for people with functional dyspepsia, a condition causing stomach pain and fullness after eating. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo in 60 adults to see if it improves stomach function and reduces symptoms. The goal is to fin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Gut bacteria mystery: 200 patients to help uncover hidden cause of stomach pain
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at 200 people with ongoing stomach discomfort (functional dyspepsia) to find out how often they have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Researchers will compare two methods—growing bacteria in a lab and DNA testing—to identify which germs are present. …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut check: 4,000-Person study links diet, genes, and stomach troubles
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how diet, genetics, and gut bacteria work together to cause digestive problems like IBS, IBD, and celiac disease. Researchers will follow about 4,000 adults with and without these conditions to find patterns. The goal is to understand why some people get sick …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to improve GI care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive GERD study tracks which treatment works best Long-Term
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,500 people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to compare how well medications and surgery work over time. Researchers will track quality of life, heartburn symptoms, and patient satisfaction. The goal is to identify who benefits most from each treatm…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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500 patients join new GI registry to uncover hidden causes of stomach troubles
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is creating a registry of 500 adults with functional GI disorders like IBS and chronic constipation. Researchers will collect medical data, diet and lifestyle questionnaires, and biological samples to explore genetic, microbial, and environmental factors. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Zapping the brain to calm the gut: a new frontier for IBS?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation (rTMS) can alter gut activity in healthy people and those with functional dyspepsia or IBS. Researchers will measure stomach rhythms, heart rate, and fullness thresholds after applying rTMS to the motor cortex. It is an earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Levinthal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC