No-Pill bloating fix? Video-Guided breathing shows promise

NCT ID NCT06150638

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a non-instrumental biofeedback technique to help people with irritable bowel syndrome or dyspepsia who experience visible abdominal bloating after meals. 41 participants were taught to control their abdominal and chest muscles using a video guide, then practiced the exercises before and after meals for four weeks. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could reduce the sensation of bloating and changes in belly size.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: biofeedback (behavioral technique)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce uncomfortable bloating after meals.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 41 participants. The technique may not work for everyone, and results need to be confirmed in larger studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dyspepsia irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DYSPEPSIA FUNCTIONAL BLOATING IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron

Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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