Could belly fat worsen heartburn? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07302022

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will examine how metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and excess belly fat—relates to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Researchers will enroll 50 adults with metabolic syndrome and use an endoscopy to check for signs of GERD. The goal is to see if certain metabolic factors make GERD more likely or more severe.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could clarify how metabolic syndrome contributes to GERD, potentially guiding future prevention or treatment strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that does not test any treatment. It can only show associations, not cause and effect, and results may not apply to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome gastroesophageal reflux disease metabolic syndrome X

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

METABOLIC SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assiut university hospitals

Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt

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