Herbal tea may replace acid pills for reflux sufferers
NCT ID NCT07518420
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Chaizhi Hewei Decoction for people with non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), a type of acid reflux without visible damage. The trial will randomly assign 66 adults to receive either the herbal granules or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure symptom improvement, quality of life, and aim to see if the formula can help reduce the need for standard acid-reducing drugs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chaizhi Hewei Decoction (herbal formula)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to reduce or stop acid-reducing medications for people with non-erosive reflux disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 66 participants. The herbal formula may not work better than placebo, and side effects like diarrhea are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100091, China
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