Hot and cold pack and methi water for reducing acid reflux heart burn and other symptoms of acid reflux disease

Effect of naturopathy-based intervention on symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)- A pre post study - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/107333

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-01

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K219- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Methi water and Gastrohepatic pack: methi soaked overnight of 200 grams will be given with the water early in the morning, the gastrohepatic pack will be applied on the abdominal and th

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18-45 years. 1.Symptoms of GERD. 2.Diagnosed with GERD based on the diagnostic criteria mentioned. 3.Willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed severe GERD. 2.Other gastrointestinal and biliary disorders. 3.History of gastrointestinal surgeries. 4.Hypersensitivity to Fenugreek/ methi seeds. 5.Individuals taking pharmacological treatments and herbal medication. -Severe co-morbidities like Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, other systemic disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To reduce the symptoms of GERD, acid reflux, heart burn etcTimepoint: The assessment will be done at the beginning of the trial on the first day and at the end of 20 days after the completion of the intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
nilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnanthakrishna CV

Alvas college of naturopathy and yogic sciences

acnys@alvas.org9663639958

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026