Question: What are clinical trials for GER & GERD?
Answer: Clinical trials—and other types of clinical studies—are part of medical research and involve people like you. When you volunteer to take part in a clinical study, you help doctors and researchers learn more about disease and improve health care for people in the future.

Researchers are studying many aspects of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as

how diet affects symptoms
new ways to diagnose the disease
new treatments for GERD
risk factors for GERD complications, such asBarrett’s esophagusandesophageal cancer

Find out if clinical studies are right for you.

Watch a video of NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers explaining the importance of participating in clinical trials.
Question: What clinical studies for GER & GERD are looking for participants?
Answer: You can view a filtered list of clinical studies on GERD that are federally funded, open, and recruiting at ClinicalTrials.gov. You can expand or narrow the list to include clinical studies from industry, universities, and individuals; however, the NIH does not review these studies and cannot ensure they are safe. Always talk with your health care provider before you participate in a clinical study.