Table 1

 Characteristics of included studies

ReferenceNo of patientsControl typeCrossover studyTreatment duration (weeks)Dropout rateMSLT or MWTJadad score
CT, conservative treatment; CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure; MSLT, Multiple Sleep Latency Test; MWT, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test.
Engleman1016 and 9PillY411%MSLT3
Redline1297CTN10.513%MSLT3
Engleman934PillY48%MWT3
Monasterio11125CTN2412%MSLT2
Barnes1428PillY833%MSLT3
Barnes1580PillN1230%MWT3
Marshall1629Sham CPAPY36%MWT3