Melatonin versus Sleep Deprivation for Sleep Induction in Nap Electroencephalography: Protocol for a Prospective Randomized Crossover Trial in Children and Young Adults with Epilepsy

Melatonin versus Sleep Deprivation for Sleep Induction in Nap Electroencephalography: Protocol for a Prospective Randomized Crossover Trial in Children and Young Adults with Epilepsy

Electroencephalography (EEG) continues to be a pivotal investigation in children with epilepsy, providing diagnostic evidence and supporting syndromic classification. In the pediatric population, electroencephalographic recordings are frequently performed during sleep, since this procedure reduces t...

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Main Authors: Costanza Varesio, Valentina Franco, Ludovica Pasca, Massimiliano Celario, Cinzia Fattore, Guido Fedele, Paola Rota, Michela Palmisani, Valentina De Giorgis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Metabolites
Subjects:
melatonin
6-hydroxymelatonin
sleep latency
nap electroencephalography
epilepsy
hypno-induction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/3/383

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