Table 4.
Comparison of the polysomnography findings according to the caffeine therapy.
| Sleep Variables | Caffeine (−) | Caffeine (+) | P a |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 16) | (n = 12) | ||
| Total recording time, min | 108.8 [69.7–157.8] | 89.1 [74–148.5] | .85 |
| WASO, min | 17.8 [7.2–34.4] | 16.9 [11.1–37] | .85 |
| Total sleep time, min | 81.5 [51–116] | 68.3 [49.8–95.8] | .50 |
| Sleep latency, min | 4.5 [2–8.2] | 7.5 [2.8–11.5] | .35 |
| Sleep efficiency, % | 78.7 [67.4–84.3] | 68.2 [57.8–80.4] | .21 |
Data are represented as median [interquartile range]. aMann–Whitney U test. WASO = wake after sleep onset.