Table VI.
Comparisons of sleep parameters between the ECO and E-AED I groups.
| Variables | ECO group | E-AED I group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NREM phase (min) | 23.94±13.27 | 29.50±10.61 | >0.05 |
| REM phase (min) | 126.19±35.01 | 116.99±12.90 | >0.05 |
| Sleep efficiency (min) | 91.96±3.14 | 91.98±2.53 | >0.05 |
| Times the patient awoke (n) | 2.40±1.39 | 2.55±1.42 | >0.05 |
| Periods of REM (n) | 4.55±0.999 | 4.45±0.999 | >0.05 |
Data are expressed as the mean ± SD. E-AED I, duration of VPA administration <3 months; ECO, without VPA; VPA, sodium valproate; NREM, non-rapid eye movement; REM, rapid eye movement.