Table 4.
Mean differences (95% confidence interval)* in the behavioural test scores before and after treatment within the trial group
| Phenobarbital | Carbamazepine | |
|---|---|---|
| BSID (2 years†) | −2.83 (−7.16 to 1.49), P=0.153 (n=6) | 2.67 (−6.26 to 8.76), P=0.633 (n=4) |
| Richman (>2-5 years†) | 5.44 (1.09 to 9.80), P=0.017 (n=18) | 5.00 (0.65 to 7.15), P=0.021 (n=19) |
| CPRS-R:S (>5-15 years†) | 4.40 (−4.36 to 13.16), P=0.348 (n=16) | 4.30 (−64 to 5.92), P=0.109 (n=22) |
BSID=Bayley scale of infant development; CPRS-R:S=Conners' rating scales-revised.
*Paired t test for behavioural score before and after treatment within trial group.
†Age group on presentation.