Brain-Targeted pills soothe stubborn heartburn in new study

NCT ID NCT06945237

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tested whether gut-brain neuromodulators (Flupentixol-Melitracen) can improve symptoms in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who still have issues despite standard acid-reducing drugs. 164 adults with GERD took part. The goal was to see if these drugs can safely reduce heartburn and other symptoms, offering a new option for those not fully helped by current treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Jiaotong university,renji hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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