Could a simple liquid barrier help nighttime heartburn sufferers sleep better?

NCT ID NCT07700342

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a medical device that forms a protective barrier in the esophagus to reduce acid reflux during sleep. Adults with nighttime GERD symptoms take the device or a placebo liquid before bed for 14 days. Researchers measure sleep quality and symptom relief using questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a medical device that forms a protective barrier over the esophagus to reduce acid reflux
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option for people with nighttime GERD to sleep better and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work better than a placebo.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Medical Network Sp z o.o.

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 04-501, Poland

  • Medical Network Sp z o.o.

    RECRUITING

    Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 04-501, Poland

    Contact

    Contact

    Contact

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    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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