Which pill works best for that stuffed feeling after eating?
NCT ID NCT07174297
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two drugs, acotiamide and itopride, to see which one better relieves symptoms like fullness, bloating, and early fullness after meals in people with postprandial distress syndrome. The trial will include 152 adults aged 18-70 who have been diagnosed using standard criteria. Participants will take one of the two drugs for 8 weeks, and their symptoms will be tracked using a special scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Acotiamide and Itopride (drugs to improve stomach emptying and reduce bloating)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which drug works better for relieving fullness, bloating, and early fullness after meals in people with functional dyspepsia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a head-to-head comparison of two existing drugs, not a new breakthrough. The trial is small (152 people) and results may not apply to everyone with the condition.
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