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Can a capsule calm the Post-Meal stomach blues?

NCT ID NCT05199441

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First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a capsule called Galeo (dihydroxydibutylether) can ease the bloating, fullness, and nausea that some people feel after eating, a condition known as postprandial distress syndrome. About 226 adults with this condition will take either Galeo or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers will compare symptom changes to see if Galeo offers real relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dihydroxydibutylether (Galeo®), taken as a capsule before meals
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new option for people with post-meal stomach discomfort, improving their daily quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 4 trial, but results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may not outperform placebo, and side effects are possible.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

226 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * postprandial distress syndrome according to Rome III criteria * Those who have at least 3 of the 10 symptoms of the GIS evaluation are moderate or more and have at least 1 of bloating, delayed digestion, belching, and nausea * Those with no organic lesions on the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy within 3 months prior to screening Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have confirmed the following medical history or surgical history at the time of screening 1. Surgery that may affect gastrointestinal motility (eg, laparoscopic or laparotomy of the gastrointestinal tract) (except for appendectomy and hysterectomy due to simple appendicitis) 2. Diseases that can cause organic dyspepsia, such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal disease, and duodenal disease (gastric ulcer, esophagitis \[from RE A\], etc.) within 3 months before screening history of drug use 3. Malignant tumors of the digestive system (except in cases where there is no history of recurrence within 5 years or cases where a cure has been obtained) 4. Other malignant tumors other than the digestive system within 5 years (however, except for if there is no history of recurrence within 5 years or cured cases) 5. History of organic neurological or psychiatric disorders (major depressive disorder or anxiety disorder, etc.), alcoholism, substance abuse, and drug dependence (except nicotine and caffeine) * Those with the following diseases at the time of screening 1. Organic causes of gastroparesis (diabetic gastroparesis, etc.) 2. glaucoma 3. urinary tract disease or prostate disease 4. Biliary duct obstruction or biliary duct stones (eg, intrahepatic gallstones, extrahepatic gallstones) 5. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (glycated hemoglobin \> 8.0%) 6. Aspartate transaminase or alanine aminotransferase levels are more than 3 times the upper limit of normal, or total bilirubin levels are more than 3 times the upper limit of normal, or liver disease 7. Serum creatinine level is 1.5 times or more of the upper limit of normal, or renal disease 8. Other clinically significant diseases of the heart (blood pressure 160/100 mmHg or more), kidney, lung, blood, and endocrine system, and dysfunction that may affect efficacy and safety evaluation * Those who have administered the following drugs that may affect efficacy evaluation within 2 weeks before screening 1. emollient: artichoke extract, ursodeoxycholic acid, etc. 2. prokinetics: metoclopramide, itopride, etc. 3. inhibitors of gastric acid secretion: H2 receptor antagonist (proton pump inhibitor), gastric acid pump antagonist (acid pump antagonist) 4. gastric mucosal protective agent, antacid, digestive agent 5. fundus relaxants: sumatriptan, buspirone, etc. 6. cholinergic, anticholinergic and antispasmodic 7. psychotropic drugs: antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, antimanic drugs, antianxiety drugs, hallucinogens, etc. 8. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (intermittent administration up to 1 week 2 days and cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors are acceptable) 9. Antithrombotic agents (antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants) 10. systemic glucocorticoids 11. Erythromycin (However, in the case of eye drops, the administration is allowed) If the above drugs are administered, registration is possible after a wash-out period of at least 2 weeks, and drugs used for the purpose of pretreatment for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (midazolam, propofol, simethicone), hyoscine butylbromide, cimetropium bromide, etc.) are allowed within 1 day. * Those who received Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment within 2 weeks before screening * Those who have administered or treated other clinical trial drugs or medical devices within 3 months prior to screening * Pregnant or lactating women * Women or men of childbearing potential who are unwilling to use an appropriate method of contraception\* during this clinical trial \*hormonal contraceptives, implantation of intrauterine devices or intrauterine systems, vasectomy, tubal ligation, double-blocking contraception (using a cervical cap or diaphragm and a male condom simultaneously), etc. * If there are other diseases that may affect this clinical trial * Persons with hypersensitivity or allergy to clinical investigational drugs and similar drugs or to soybean oil, soybean, peanut * Persons judged unsuitable to participate in clinical trials by investigators

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chungnam National University Hospital

    Daejeon, South Korea

  • Dong-A University Hospital

    Busan, South Korea

  • Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

    Anyang, South Korea

  • Korea University Guro Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Koreal University Anam Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

    Yangsan, Gyeungsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea

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