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Demographic measures (percent or mean±S.D.)
| Patients (n =17) | Responders (n =5) | Nonresponders (n =12) | Controls (n =8) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% | 60.0% | 75.0% | 50% |
| Caucasian | 70.6% | 80.0% | 66.7% | 75% |
| Age | 42.4±9.5 | 43.4±6.1 | 42.0±10.8 | 35.0±9.5 |
| Years of education | 14.3±1.3 | 16.0±0.0* | 13.6±0.8* | 15.1±1.3 |
Responders are defined by having a decrease in the modified 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale of at least 40% with sleep deprivation.
t =10.6, df =11, P =0.000 (between-groups t-test, 2-tailed).
