Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could a tailored diet quiet the burn of acid reflux? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Can antidepressants soothe the Gut-Brain link in stubborn heartburn? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Can antidepressants soothe the Gut-Brain link in stubborn heartburn?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether neuromodulators, including antidepressants, can ease esophageal symptoms like heartburn and chest pain in people with gut-brain interaction disorders. Many patients do not respond to standard acid-reducing drugs, and this study aims to see if these medica…
Sponsor: Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Retraining the brain to quiet the gut: CBT takes on reflux that drugs can't fix
Symptom relief Recruiting nowMany people with acid reflux still feel heartburn or chest discomfort even after taking strong acid-suppressing drugs. Researchers suspect the problem lies in the brain-gut connection, where the esophagus becomes overly sensitive and the mind stays on high alert for symptoms. Thi…
Sponsor: Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tailored diet quiet the burn of acid reflux?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether personalized dietary guidance from a nutritionist can reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) better than a standard educational leaflet. Adults with chronic reflux symptoms will receive either tailored advice or written guidelines, and …
Sponsor: Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC