Could a simple neck band stop nighttime GERD symptoms?

NCT ID NCT05697393

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests an external band worn around the neck (Shaker Pressure Band) to see if it reduces nighttime symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as coughing, choking, and regurgitation. Researchers will enroll 350 adults with GERD and track changes in their symptoms. The goal is a non-drug option for better sleep and fewer throat-related reflux issues.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Shaker Pressure Band (external neck band device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this band could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce nighttime choking, cough, and regurgitation for people with GERD.
What could go wrong: This is an early study without a placebo group, so results may be influenced by the placebo effect. The band may not work for everyone or could be uncomfortable.

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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.

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITING

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53086, United States

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