Table 2.
Periodic limb movements and sleep duration measures
| Measure | RLS- (SD) [n = 34] | RLS + (SD) [n = 23] | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLMs/hour Night 1 | 10.62 (12.35) | 20.04 (21.76) | 0.015 |
| PLMs/hour Night 2 | 11.59 (13.05) | 19.22 (23.40) | 0.088 |
| Average PLMs/hour | 11.13 (12.10) | 19.63 (22.13) | 0.033 |
| Duration of sleep (hours) Night 1 | 07:47 (01:29) | 08:04 (01:12) | 0.459 |
| Duration of sleep (hours) Night 2 | 07:46 (01:32) | 07:44 (00:51) | 0.588 |
| Average sleep duration (hours) | 07:47 (01:27) | 07:54 (00:56) | 0.890 |
Mean values provided for non-categorical data; RLS: restless legs syndrome; SD: standard deviation; PLMs: periodic limb movements.