Table 1.
Characteristics of the subjects in the provoked group and non-provoked control group (n = 20)
| Provoked | Non-provoked | Statistical test value | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (%) (SD) | M (%) (SD) | |||
| Age (years) | 23.50 (2.87) | 22.60 (2.50) | t (18) = 0.75 | 0.465 |
| % Women | 50 | 50 | χ² (18) = 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Time of experiment (h) | 14:12 (01:24) | 15:24 (01:35) | t (18) = −1.80 | 0.089 |
| Wake-up time (h)a | 07:04 (00:38) | 07:02 (00:33) | t (17) = 0.12 | 0.905 |
| Sleep duration (h)a | 06:26 (00:55) | 06:36 (01:08) | t (17) = −0.37 | 0.716 |
| Mean increase (nmol/l)a,b | 5.90 (2.92) | 6.19 (3.71) | t (17) = −0.19 | 0.853 |
| AUCG (nmol/l)a,c | 777.96 (126.81) | 752.91 (179.38) | t (17) = 0.32 | 0.754 |
a n = 19
b Mean increase = mean cortisol increase from 0 to 30 min post-awakening
c AUCG = area under the curve with respect to ground of the cortisol awakening response