Speech therapy may prevent unnecessary surgery for GERD belching
NCT ID NCT07634614
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether speech therapy can reduce air-related symptoms like belching and bloating in people with GERD. Researchers will compare symptoms before and after therapy in 100 adults. The goal is to see if speech therapy can help patients avoid antireflux surgery, which can have poor outcomes if air symptoms are not treated first.
What this could mean
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Active substance
speech and language therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-surgical way to manage air-related symptoms in GERD, potentially preventing the need for antireflux surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to all GERD patients, and speech therapy may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Spital Limmattal
Schlieren, Canton of Zurich, 8952, Switzerland