Table N-17Sleep disturbance outcomes by age subgroups

TrialOutcomeSubgroupTreatmentNResults
Brunner, 2005, United StatesMean change in WHI sleep scoreAge 50-54 with MSVSPlacebo1570.53 (SD: 4.6)
0.625 mg CEE1651.4 (SD: 4.6)a
Hays, 2003, United StatesMean change in WHI sleep scoreAge 50-54 with MSVSPlacebo2160.8 (SD: 4.6)
0.625 mg CEE + 2.5 mg MPA2551.8 (SD: 4.8)b
Rigano, 2001, ItalyPercent reporting no insomniaaAge 48-50Placebo7529%
0.05 mg estradiol8880%
Age 51-53Placebo6146%
0.05 mg estradiol5262%
Age 54-56Placebo5517%
0.05 mg estradiol31100%
a

Unclear whether 100% reported insomnia at baseline

CEE: conjugated equine estrogen; MPA: medroxyprogesterone acetate ; MSVS: moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms; WHI: Women’s Health Initiative

a

difference from placebo: p=0.11

b

difference from placebo: p=0.02

From: Appendix N, Effectiveness of Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms in Selected Subgroups

Cover of Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies
Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies [Internet].
Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 147.
Grant MD, Marbella A, Wang AT, et al.

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