Should you open that pill? new study tests ulcer healing after bypass surgery
NCT ID NCT05799105
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether opening a capsule of the acid-blocking drug omeprazole helps heal stomach ulcers faster in people who have had gastric bypass surgery. About 122 participants will be randomly assigned to take the capsule whole or opened. Doctors will check ulcer healing with a camera every three months. The goal is to find the simplest, most effective way to treat these ulcers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
omeprazole (Prilosec, Losec)
What this could lead to
If opening the capsule works better, it could give gastric bypass patients a simple way to heal ulcers faster and avoid extra procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 122 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and there is no guarantee that opening the capsule will improve healing.
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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