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Alleviate symptoms with

Cara Care for heartburn

and stomach ailments

Therapy via App

*Therapy is currently only available in German.

CE-certified medical product
Scientifically based
Personalized

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Do you suffer from one or more of these symptoms again and again?

Heartburn
Acidic regurgitation
Nausea
Burning behind the breastbone
Feeling of fullness
Stomach pains
Pressure in the stomach area

Then maybe our Therapy App can help you!

Cara Care for heartburn and stomach complaints is a medical device that helps to relieve the above-mentioned complaints. Currently the app is only available exclusively as part of a free study participation. Check now if you are suitable for a study participation:

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Study Information

Within the framework of a large-scale clinical study, we want to prove that an app can effectively support the traditional treatment of heartburn and stomach complaints. The goal of the study is to demonstrate that Cara Care for Heartburn and Stomach Complaints alleviates symptoms more effectively than standard treatment alone.

As a thank you, participants will receive a voucher for each completed questionnaire.*

* Vouchers will be provided at the end of the study

- Age: ≥ 18 years

- Recurring heartburn or stomach complaints (e.g., feeling of fullness, pressure in the stomach area) for at least 6 months

- Complaints for at least 12 weeks

- Access to a smartphone with internet access

- Insured in Germany

- Willingness to answer questionnaires at four points in time within at least 12 weeks

- Gender: female, male or divers

- Presence of a confirmed, medically certified diagnosis of the diseases GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or functional dyspepsia (irritable stomach)

- Willingness for regular, independent use of Cara Care for Heartburn and Stomach

If you don't have a diagnosis yet? We will support you on your path to diagnosis. Simply complete the eligibility check, and you will receive all the information.

Process, Functionalities & Content

All Aspects of our Therapy at a Glance

This is how the Functionality of the App supports you:

Record your diet, your symptoms, and your well-being.

Tracking & Diary

Using the weekly and monthly overview of your diary, identify the connections.

The schedule of your

12-week programme

Study clarification & random group allocation

Study-specific

Before participating in the study, you will be informed about the study by a study doctor, and you give your consent by signature if you want to participate. You have ample time beforehand to ask questions about the study.

After your consent, you are randomly assigned to the Cara Care group and have direct access to Cara Care for heartburn and stomach complaints. Or you are assigned to the control group and have access to Cara Care for heartburn and stomach complaints after a 12-week waiting period.

Preparation phase & health questionnaire

Before program start

Once you've created your account, we'll guide you through a detailed health questionnaire. Based on your answers, the appropriate module combination is compiled for you.

Subsequently, you will have access to introductory articles on the app functions and your program, and you can start week 1 of your program.

Personalized app therapy

Week 1-12

In addition to the Basic Knowledge module, depending on your answers in the questionnaire, an additional module or module combination will be provided.

Thus, you will either be guided through a low-irritation dietary change, a self-help manual from cognitive behavioral therapy, audio-guided hypnosis, or our modules to achieve your ideal weight. All modules are set up on a weekly basis.

Progress control via follow-up questionnaires

Every 4 weeks

Every 4 weeks there is a progress control of your treatment progress.

At a glance in the app in the form of a graphical evaluation, you can see whether you have improved. In addition, you can export your personal progress report.

End of the 12-week program cycle

After 12 weeks

If you have stayed within the recommended timeframe of our program, you have successfully completed all content after 12 weeks.

Closing interview with study doctor

Study-specific

After the 12 weeks, you will have a closing interview. If you were a participant in the control group, you now have access to the full version of Cara Care for Heartburn and Stomach Complaints.

Personalised content of our programme

After evaluating your questionnaire, you will receive a personalised combination of the following modules:

Basic Knowledge

mandatory Module:

Become an expert in your disease and lay the foundation for a successful app therapy.

Engage with topics such as causes, diagnostics, treatment strategies, and lifestyle factors.

Emotions & Behavior

optional Module:

Develop strategies to reduce the negative influence of obstructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on your psyche and physical well-being.

As part of the module, you will also be provided with a thought and sleep diary as well as guided relaxation exercises.

Relaxation

optional Module:

Learn various relaxation techniques and relax your stomach.

For each technique, you will receive background information, tips for execution, and guided audio exercises.

Nutrition

optional Module:

Identify your personal trigger foods and find a tolerable permanent diet step by step.

Additionally, you will receive personalized recommendations for dealing with existing allergies and intolerances as well as a customized food list.

Audio-guided Hypnosis

optional Module:

The goal of gut-directed hypnosis is to positively influence the gut-brain axis through suggestions and thus alleviate your complaints through relaxation.

Learn the basics of hypnosis, get support through exercises, and regularly perform audio-guided hypnosis.

Your Healthy Weight

optional Module:

Get support in achieving a healthy weight long-term and thus reducing your symptoms.

As part of the module, you will undergo a low-irritation dietary change, learn healthy behaviors, and improve your handling of stress and obstructive emotions.

With Hypnosis to the Ideal Weight*

optional Module:

The goal of hypnosis is to support you in achieving your ideal weight.

Suggestions help you improve self-control, increase self-esteem, promote the desire for movement, and thus increase the motivation to change eating habits.

*only in combination with "Your Healthy Weight"

What are you waiting for?

We accompany you step by step on your way to noticeably fewer irritable bowel problems

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CE-certified medical device

data protection guaranteed

Alleviate symptoms with

Cara Care for heartburn

and stomach ailments

Do you suffer from one or more of these symptoms again and again?

Then maybe our Therapy App can help you!

Study Information

Prerequisites for participation:

All Aspects of our Therapy at a Glance

Record your diet, your symptoms, and your well-being.

A program specifically tailored to you.

Stomach-friendly recipes for every occasion

Uncertainties? We are here for you!

The schedule of your

12-week programme

Study clarification & random group allocation

Preparation phase & health questionnaire

Personalized app therapy

Progress control via follow-up questionnaires

End of the 12-week program cycle

Closing interview with study doctor

Personalised content of our programme

Basic Knowledge

Emotions & Behavior

Relaxation

Nutrition

Audio-guided Hypnosis

Your Healthy Weight

With Hypnosis to the Ideal Weight*

What are you waiting for?