Breathing exercises may strengthen key muscle for reflux sufferers
NCT ID NCT06329583
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 13 people undergoing a standard esophagus pressure test to see which breathing positions or maneuvers create the highest pressure at the junction between the esophagus and stomach. The goal is to learn how to better contract the diaphragm, which may help with conditions like acid reflux and swallowing problems. The study is complete and focused on gathering knowledge, not on providing a treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients undergoing high-resolution esophageal manometry Exclusion Criteria: * prior esophageal or gastric surgery * chest tube * major concomitant illness * sinus disease precluding manometry placement * history of heavy alcohol or tobacco use * poor comprehension and/or fluency of English language * inability or unwillingness of individual to give written informed consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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