Could probiotics soothe reflux? new study begins

NCT ID NCT07600008

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital Olomouc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can improve gut health and reduce symptoms in people with reflux disease (GERD) who are already taking standard medication. Fifty participants will take either the probiotic or a placebo for six weeks. Researchers will check changes in gut bacteria and track symptom relief through questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: probiotic dietary supplement (blend of Lactobacillaceae, Streptococcus, and Bifidobacterium)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple probiotic supplement to help manage GERD symptoms alongside standard medication.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small trial (50 people) testing only a 6-week supplement. It may show no benefit over placebo, and results may not apply to everyone with reflux.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroesophageal reflux disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MICROBIOME PROBIOTICS SUPPLEMENT REFLUX DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital Olomouc
RECRUITING

Olomouc, 77900, Czechia

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