A Study of Breath Testing for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Regurgitation, Heartburn
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Gastroesophageal Reflux focused on measuring Proton pump inhibitor
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: Predominant symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease including heartburn, regurgitation Subjects must be able to give appropriate informed consent Exclusion criteria: 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
Sites / Locations
- Mayo Clinic Florida
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Breath Test Evaluation for SIBO
Subjects with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treated with a short course of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) clinically will undergo breath testing evaluating for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).