Gastroesophageal Disease Clinical Trial
Official title:
To Determine if Sleep Deprivation Results in Increased Esophageal Acid Exposure, and if This Effect is Mediated in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Patients by Altering Appetite Regulation
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.
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). ;
Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective