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Official title A Study of Breath Testing for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05976165
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Researchers hope to determine how often small intestinal bacterial overgrowth occurs after taking proton pump inhibitors.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Predominant symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease including heartburn, regurgitation
- people must be able to give appropriate informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Prior diagnosis of SIBO
- Use of PPIs or H2R-anatagonstists in the prior 3 months
- Major concomitant illness (renal, hepatic, rheumatologic or cardiovascular disease, or malignancy)
- Antibiotic therapy within one month
- Prior gastrointestinal surgery including esophageal, gastric, and small or large bowel surgery
- Previously diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Predominant symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease including heartburn, regurgitation
- people must be able to give appropriate informed consent
- Prior diagnosis of SIBO
- Use of PPIs or H2R-anatagonstists in the prior 3 months
- Major concomitant illness (renal, hepatic, rheumatologic or cardiovascular disease, or malignancy)
- Antibiotic therapy within one month
- Prior gastrointestinal surgery including esophageal, gastric, and small or large bowel surgery
- Previously diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease
- Individuals who are pregnant or breast feeding
- Patients with plans to become pregnant
- Inability to take PPIs, including allergy/sensitivity
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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