Evaluation of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Patients on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease , Insomnia Sleep Studies, Pulmonary, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
| Updated: | 2/21/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 2005 |
| End Date: | June 2007 |
Patients with a clinically indicated sleep study will be enrolled in this study. They will
have a diagnostic and a therapeutic sleep study with continuous positive airway pressure
ventilation. For both studies a pH probe will be placed nasal to measure the amount of acidic
reflux during each study. Baseline levels of reflux from the diagnostic sleep study will be
compared to reflux episodes while on continuous positive airway pressure ventilation.
have a diagnostic and a therapeutic sleep study with continuous positive airway pressure
ventilation. For both studies a pH probe will be placed nasal to measure the amount of acidic
reflux during each study. Baseline levels of reflux from the diagnostic sleep study will be
compared to reflux episodes while on continuous positive airway pressure ventilation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-75 years of age, symptoms consistent with sleep apnea, agree to consent form and
placement of pH probes
Exclusion Criteria:
- any unstable medical condition, previous upper gi surgery or anatomic abnormality of
upper gi tract, acid suppressing medication
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