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.

gastroesophageal reflux disease Non-Erosive Reflux Disease

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100091, China

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