New GERD drug fexuprazan tested against standard treatment in 145 patients

NCT ID NCT07326904

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether fexuprazan, a new drug, can relieve heartburn and acid reflux as well as the commonly used esomeprazole. 145 adults with GERD took either fexuprazan or esomeprazole once daily for 4 weeks, with an option to continue for another 4 weeks if symptoms didn't improve. Researchers measured symptom relief using a standard questionnaire and monitored safety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
fexuprazan
What this could lead to
If fexuprazan works as well as esomeprazole, it could offer another treatment option for people with GERD to ease heartburn and acid reflux.
What could go wrong
This is a completed phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. It only included 145 adults aged 18-60, so findings may not apply to older people or those with severe GERD.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Islam Cempaka Putih Jakarta Hospital

    Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10510, Indonesia

  • Menteng Mitra Afia Jakarta Hospital

    Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10340, Indonesia

  • University of Indonesia Hospital

    Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia

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