Rumination disorder
MONDO:0001301Rumination disorder is the backward flow of recently eaten food from the stomach to the mouth. The food is then re-chewed and swallowed or spat out. A non-purposeful contraction of stomach muscles is involved in rumination. It may be initially triggered by a viral illness, emotional distress, or physical injury. In many cases, no underlying trigger is identified. Behavioral therapy is the mainstay of treatment.
Also known as: rumination, rumination syndrome
64 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 26 tagged with Rumination disorder itself.
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Pen and paper power: journaling may supercharge psychotherapy
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether adding a structured therapy journal to standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or eating disorders feel better faster. About 80 adults in outpatient therapy will be randomly assig…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Brain scans and a new drug combo aim to break the cycle of depressive rumination
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether adding aripiprazole to the antidepressant escitalopram can reduce pathological rumination—repetitive, intrusive negative thoughts—in people with major depressive disorder. 108 participants will receive either escitalopram alone or escitalopram plus ari…
Sponsor: Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Parents' phone videos may unlock better feeding disorder care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study gathers home videos, images, and daily logs from parents of 1,000 children with feeding difficulties. The goal is to help doctors monitor progress remotely and build a database for future research. Participants must already be using the CHAMP App in another study.
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC