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
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- 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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Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Medical Network Sp z o.o.
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 04-501, Poland
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Medical Network Sp z o.o.
RECRUITINGWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 04-501, Poland
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