Ancient greek gum drink tested for stomach relief
NCT ID NCT06909890
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a drink made from Chios mastic, a natural resin, to see if it can reduce indigestion symptoms. Sixty adults with dyspepsia will drink either the mastic beverage or a placebo daily for three months. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chios mastic aqueous extract (mastic water) in a sparkling beverage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, side-effect-free drink to help manage indigestion symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be no better than placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University of Athens
RECRUITINGKallithea, Attica, 17676, Greece
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