Gastroesophageal reflux disease
MONDO:0007186A chronic disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is usually caused by incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Symptoms include heartburn and acid indigestion. It may cause injury to the esophageal mucosa.
Also known as: GERD, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroesophageal reflux, paediatric, gastroesophageal reflux, pediatric, ger
224 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 217 tagged with Gastroesophageal reflux disease itself.
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Duodenogastric reflux 0 trials
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Zapping the esophagus: an implantable device takes on chronic heartburn
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether a small implanted device that electrically stimulates the lower esophageal sphincter can reduce acid reflux in people with GERD. Participants receive either active stimulation or a sham (inactive) device for six months, then all receive stimulation. The s…
Sponsor: EndoStim Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device zaps away acid reflux – but is it safe Long-Term?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tracked 350 people with GERD who received a device that electrically stimulates the muscle that keeps stomach acid from rising. The goal was to see how safe the device is over 5 years and whether it improves symptoms and quality of life. The registry included both new …
Sponsor: EndoStim Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo surgery for obesity and reflux tested – but study stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare a standard sleeve gastrectomy (removing part of the stomach) with a modified version called N-Sleeve, which adds a wrap around the top of the stomach to prevent acid reflux. The trial was designed for people with severe obesity and GERD, but only 2 pat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Hands-On therapy may offer Drug-Free relief for chronic heartburn
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a form of hands-on manual therapy — can reduce symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation in people with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The trial includes 26 adults who have had symptoms for at l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Studio Osteopatico Busto Arsizio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep apnea machine tested for IPF lung health – but study stopped early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether using a CPAP machine at night could reduce abnormal acid reflux and lung inflammation in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who also have sleep apnea. Only 7 people enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to measure c…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Which surgery keeps hiatal hernias away longer? study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis registry tracked 336 adults who had surgery for a large hiatal hernia (over 3 cm) at least two years earlier. Some received a LINX magnetic implant to strengthen the valve between the stomach and esophagus, while others had a fundoplication (wrapping the stomach around the e…
Sponsor: Foregut Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC