Mind over belly: talk therapy may soothe stomach pain
NCT ID NCT07577089
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to standard medical care can reduce stomach symptoms in adults with functional dyspepsia, a condition causing pain or discomfort after eating. About 90 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive either standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus CBT. Participants will fill out questionnaires and provide blood, saliva, and stool samples over 12 months to track changes in symptoms and quality of life.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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Other sponsor
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18 to 65 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years * Diagnosis of Functional Dyspepsia according to Rome IV criteria * Classification as Epigastric Pain Syndrome (EPS) or Postprandial Distress Syndrome (PDS) * Active symptoms within the last month * Willingness to participate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and provide biological samples for research * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of structural gastrointestinal disease (e.g., peptic ulcer, malignancy) * History of major abdominal surgery affecting the stomach or small intestine * Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder) interfering with participation * Current participation in other interventional clinical trials * Use of medications that may confound study outcomes (e.g., chronic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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