Melatonin does not influence sleep deprivation electroencephalogram recordings in children

摘要: The electroencephalogram (EEG) is an essential diagnostic tool in children with epilepsy. recording of a sleep EEG can increase the yield recordings certain epileptic syndromes. primary aim this study was to assess influence melatonin on (quality, characteristics) and its efficacy induce sleep. Children epilepsy or non-epileptic neurological patients requiring deprivation studies were enrolled into prospective at tertiary University Hospital study. Sequential EEGs both without prior administration performed. A total 50 (27 epilepsy, 23 patients) included (median age 9.5 years; range 1–18 male 28). quality characteristics (abnormal findings, depth sleep) not affected by use melatonin. In total, 92 100 successfully performed significant differences between two groups (six failures melatonin, melatonin; p = 0.289). Conclusions We conclude that does alter suspected Melatonin rate sleep-deprived children.