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To Determine if Sleep Deprivation Results in Increased Esophageal Acid Exposure

Completed
Conditions
Gastroesophageal Disease
Registration Number
NCT01093339
Lead Sponsor
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if sleep deprivation results in increased esophageal acid exposure in healthy controls and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients.

Detailed Description

To determine if increased esophageal acid exposure is mediated by altering appetite regulation. To assess if there is any relationship between sleep deprivation and the serum level of TNF-alfa (a protein that can be elevated in inflammation).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male/Female - 18-80
  • 2 or more episodes of heartburn a week for last 3 months
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous upper GI surgery
  • Underlying co-morbidity
  • Narcotic medications
  • Psychotropic's and Benzodiazapines medications
  • Hx of psychological abnormalities
  • Hx of ETOH in previous 6 mos.
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Neuropathy
  • Seizures
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Co-morbidity that interfere w/sleep
  • Women who are pregnant, or childbearing yrs, not on BC

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SArizonaVAHCS

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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