Heartburn's hidden toll: study links GERD to body pain and poor posture
NCT ID NCT07643779
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how severe GERD symptoms are linked to posture problems, muscle pain, and physical activity in adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers will measure symptoms, take posture photos, and ask about pain and exercise. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to understand these connections better.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 51 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Patients with and without Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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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: * Being diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) * Age between 18 and 65 years * Willingness to participate in the study assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Pregnancy or breastfeeding status
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