Breathing training may ease acid reflux without drugs
NCT ID NCT07584096
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a daily breathing exercise program can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in people with non-erosive reflux disease (NERD). Sixty participants will either do high-resistance breathing exercises or a sham version with no resistance for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure symptom severity and breathing strength to see if the training helps.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) using a Threshold IMT device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease reflux symptoms and improve daily life for people with NERD.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The sham group may also show improvement, and the exercises may not work for everyone.
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Izmir University of Economics
Izmir, Balçova, 35330, Turkey (Türkiye)
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