๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-15

Gracie Diet for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (NCT04360252)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if dietary changes can help improve gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer whether the Gracie Diet is an option to treat GERD symptoms in individuals wish to discontinue standard doses of PPI and / or H2 receptor antagonists. Participants will be taken off PPI and be placed on the Gracie Diet for 8 weeks. Information about the participants reflux symptoms and GERD health related quality of life will be collected to assess the effect of the diet.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Gracie Diet (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (855) 694-6725

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—