Association between gastroesophageal reflux disease and depression disorder: a protocol for systematic review and meta analysis

Background This study will systematically synthesize the evidence on the potential association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and depression disorder (DD). Methods We will search the following electronic bibliographic databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, the Chinese Bio Medical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the China Science and Technology Journal database (VIP) and Wanfang Data. In addition, ongoing trials will be retrieved from the WHO ICTRP Search Portal, the Chinese Clinical Trial Register and The Clinical Trials Register. Articles related to gastroesophageal reflux disease and depression will be searched. And language and time will be unlimited. Results The study will afford additional insight into the investigation the association between GERD and DD. Conclusions The results of this study will provide helpful evidence to explore the association between GERD and DD. Registration number INPLASY202090026.