New drug combo targets brain to soothe stubborn reflux
NCT ID NCT06945237
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a gut-brain neuromodulator (Flupentixol-Melitracen) to standard acid-reducing therapy (Lansoprazole) helps people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who still have symptoms on acid suppressants alone. The trial enrolled 164 adults with GERD and measured symptom improvement using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if targeting brain-gut connections can provide better relief for this common condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Flupentixol-Melitracen (a combination drug that affects brain chemicals) plus Lansoprazole (a standard acid-reducing drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for GERD patients whose symptoms persist despite standard acid-reducing therapy, potentially improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 164 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug combination may cause side effects like drowsiness or allergic reactions, and the benefit over standard care may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Jiaotong university，renji hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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