Treatment of Rumination
Background: Rumination syndrome is characterized by the involuntary regurgitation of previously ingested food from the stomach to the mouth, triggered by an unintentional contraction of the abdominal muscles along with simultaneous relaxation of the esophageal sphincters. Based on this mechanism, a biofeedback techniqu
| Condition(s) | Rumination Syndrome |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Background: Rumination syndrome is characterized by the involuntary regurgitation of previously ingested food from the stomach to the mouth, triggered by an unintentional contraction of the abdominal muscles along with simultaneous relaxation of the esophageal sphincters. Based on this mechanism, a biofeedback technique targeting muscular activity has been developed and shown to be effective. However, such techniques are often complex and not widely accessible. Hypothesis: Rumination can be effectively treated using a simplified, non-instrumental biofeedback technique based on cognitive intervention. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a non-instrumental biofeedback technique incorporating cognitive intervention for the treatment of rumination. The methodology will build on prior s |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Rumination syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Relevant organic diseases |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute |
| Locations | Barcelona, Spain |
| Start date | 2025-05-02 |
| NCT ID | NCT06971354 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06971354 |