Sleep Impairment and Psychological Distress among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease-beyond the Obvious.

Background: A healthy sleep-wake cycle is fundamental for regulating immune function. Sleepiness and fatigue are often manifestations of chronic inflammatory disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), potentially influencing the course of the disease. Our aim was to characterize sleep impairment in patients with IBD and to identify potential associated factors.