Table V.
Comparisons of sleep parameters between the E-AED II and ECO groups.
| Parameters | ECO group | E-AED II group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NREM phase (min) | 23.94±13.27 | 92.10±48.24 | >0.05 |
| REM phase (min) | 126.19±35.01 | 70.82±17.69 | >0.05 |
| Sleep efficiency (min) | 91.98±2.53 | 89.39±2.55 | >0.05 |
| Times the patient awoke (n) | 2.55±1.42 | 7.25±2.86 | >0.05 |
| Periods of REM (n) | 4.55±0.999 | 3.60±0.995 | >0.05 |
Data are expressed as the mean ± SD. E-AED II, duration of VPA administration >3 months; ECO, without VPA; VPA, sodium valproate; NREM, non-rapid eye movement; REM, rapid eye movement.