Table 3.
Summary of the results of elevated plus maze test and statistical analysis with Dunnett's post-hoc test.
| Mean | SD | 95% confidence (vs. sham control) | Statistical significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| %Time spent in the open arms | ||||
| Sham control | 32.7 | 7.3 | – | – |
| 15 Pa·s | 22.8 | 12.9 | −3.436 to 23.09 | ns |
| 29 Pa·s | 31.4 | 12.8 | −12.02 to 14.51 | ns |
| 43 Pa·s | 30.4 | 12.3 | −10.61 to 15.13 | ns |
| 54 Pa·s | 6.1 | 4.9 | 11.32 to 41.77 | *** |
| 71 Pa·s | 12.1 | 3.9 | 5.301 to 35.75 | ** |
| Total distance traveled | ||||
| Sham control | 1,257 | 888 | – | – |
| 15 Pa·s | 926 | 416 | −762.5 to 1,425 | ns |
| 29 Pa·s | 1,227 | 680 | −1,064 to 1,124 | ns |
| 43 Pa·s | 1,114 | 609 | −918.2 to 1,204 | ns |
| 54 Pa·s | 1,746 | 1,879 | −1,745 to 766.2 | ns |
| 71 Pa·s | 1,043 | 156 | −1,041 to 1,470 | ns |
P > 0.05,
P ≤ 0.01,
P ≤ 0.001.